There's no place like home for Sequoia, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They had just enough and edged the Half Moon Bay Cougars out 8-7. That's more bragging rights for Sequoia, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Morgan Winfield made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Winfield has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Winfield was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Mario Garcia was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Spencer Haderle was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
On Half Moon Bay's side, they got a good showing from Andreas Hipkins, who struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned run off one hit.
At the plate, Riley Jackson led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Aidan Vazquez, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Sequoia now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Half Moon Bay, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Sequoia will head out on the road to challenge Capuchino at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Half Moon Bay, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Carlmont at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Half Moon Bay will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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