The Ponderosa Bruins will head out on the road to face off against the Nevada Union Miners at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ponderosa is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Last Tuesday, Ponderosa earned a 5-2 win over Nevada Union.
Austin Sanchez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Sanchez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Sanchez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Sanchez wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tommy Texdahl, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Luke Stiveson was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Ponderosa's victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-23. As for Nevada Union, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.
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