Fort Wayne South Side hadn't done well against Fort Wayne Northrop recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Archers had just enough and edged out the Bruins 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Archers have posted since May 3rd.
David Sandoval
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David Sandoval made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Fort Wayne South Side is 5-1 when Sandoval posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-14 otherwise.
Sandoval wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dom Peterson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Peterson has become a key player for Fort Wayne South Side: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 6-14 otherwise. Another was Braxton Davis, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Fort Wayne South Side and bumps their season record up to 8-15. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games. As for Fort Wayne Northrop, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 17 of their last 19 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-23 record this season.
Fort Wayne South Side will venture away from home to challenge Central Noble at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Fort Wayne Northrop, they will challenge Fort Wayne North Side at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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