Nordhoff had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 3-3 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Canyon Cowboys by a score of 2-1. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Rangers couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Canyon, their record now sits at 4-1. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-24), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
For Canyon's part, Brody Bayliss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Joseph Prince was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. Another player making a difference was Ryder Brown, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nordhoff will host Carpinteria at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Canyon, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Van Nuys at 3:15 p.m.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
