On Friday, while Amador Valley put up some runs, the same can't be said for Monte Vista. The Amador Valley Dons had just enough and edged the Monte Vista Mustangs out 1-0. That's more bragging rights for Amador Valley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jason Alonso tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brennan Baptist relieved him and did a solid job, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On Monte Vista's side, Ronan French spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits.
Amador Valley pushed their record up to 6-4 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs per game. As for Monte Vista, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Amador Valley will head out on the road to challenge Livermore at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Amador Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Livermore's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Monte Vista, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Castro Valley at 4:00 p.m. Monte Vista is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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