After having lost a blowout in their previous game, Valley View was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Vela Sabercats. This was a revenge match for Valley View, as the team was forced to settle for an 8-0 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Juan Castillo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Castillo has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Castillo was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kanyel Diaz was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hector Ortiz, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
On Vela's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Derek Rodriguez, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Valley View is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-8-2 record this season. As for Vela, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley View will take on Sharyland at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Sharyland has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Vela, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rowe at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Vela will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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