West Valley had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the San Jacinto Tigers out 6-5. This was payback for West Valley, who suffered a 1-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Caden Bridwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Jacob Roman was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On San Jacinto's side, Aidan Quiroga put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Quiroga has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Quiroga was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Quiroga wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Marco Morales, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The victory got West Valley back to even at 12-12. As for San Jacinto, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.
West Valley will be playing at home against Citrus Hill at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Citrus Hill's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so West Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for San Jacinto, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Liberty at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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