Pershing County had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 13-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Yerington Lions, falling 11-1. If the Mustangs were looking for revenge after losing 14-0 to the Lions when the teams met back in March of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Yerington, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games.
For Yerington's part, Valor Angle was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Angle has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Nolan Landa was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brent Brinkley, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and two runs.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Yerington beat Pershing County by a score of 10-2 on Saturday.
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