There's no place like home for South, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the North Stars out 10-9. This was a revenge matchup for South, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-3 defeat when these two played last Wednesday.
Giovanni Jimenez was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Jimenez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jimenez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Jimenez wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Haden Smith, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Josh Encinas, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On North's side, ISSAC BAEZA was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. ALEJANDRO GALINDO was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
South's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-13. As for North, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-19 record this season.
As of now, neither South nor North have any future games scheduled.
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