While Fairview couldn't quite beat Ralston Valley on Saturday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-point defeat they were dealt last Thursday. The Fairview Knights fell just short of the Ralston Valley Mustangs by a score of 8-6. It was the first time this season that Fairview let down their fans at home.
Fairview got a good showing from Liam Goetz, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Goetz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Jack Espiritu-Niswonger was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Leo Muth was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Ralston Valley's side, Grant Belcher looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Ralston Valley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bret Baldwin, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Fairview's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-5. As for Ralston Valley, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-4.
Fairview will head out on the road to square off against Horizon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Horizon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Ralston Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Chaparral at 4:00 p.m.
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