Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bryce Valley). Everything went their way against the Wayne Badgers on Saturday as the Bryce Valley Mustangs made off with a 24-15 win. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
Antonio Moreno made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Bryce Valley got a massive performance out of Ricardo Navarro, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Andrus, who got on base in three of his six plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bryce Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .612. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Bryce Valley's victory bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Wayne, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Bryce Valley will head out to take on Pinnacle at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bryce Valley is looking to tack on another W to their ten-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Wayne, they will venture away from home to face off against Panguitch at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Panguitch knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten run or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Wayne likes a good challenge.
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