Valencia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Highland Hornets by a score of 5-4. Valencia was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Highland apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
For Highland's part, Eric Tennison was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Tennison was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Miguel Leyba, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Xaiver Platero, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Valencia's defeat dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Highland, their win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-19.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valencia will take on Belen at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. Pius X at 4:00 p.m. St. Pius X is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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