After only two runs in their last matchup, Odyssey Institute made sure to put some runs up on the board against Tonopah Valley on Wednesday. The Odyssey Institute Minotaur were the clear victor by a 19-2 margin over the Tonopah Valley Phoenix. That's more bragging rights for Odyssey Institute, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jacob Torres was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Torres was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Odyssey Institute got a massive performance out of Antonio Torres, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Austin Connell, who scored three runs while going 2-for-5.
On Tonopah Valley's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isaac Pasillas, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Odyssey Institute has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8-1 record this season. As for Tonopah Valley, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-13.
Odyssey Institute will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Maryvale Prep at 3:45 p.m. Maryvale Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Tonopah Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Arizona Lutheran Academy at 3:45 p.m. Arizona Lutheran Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Tonopah Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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