The Golden Valley Bulldogs will head out on the road to take on the Sanger West Hornets at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. Golden Valley is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
Golden Valley scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They came out on top against West by a score of 18-14. With that victory, Golden Valley brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Cristian Torres made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. Torres was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last eight games he's played.
In other batting news, Golden Valley got a massive performance out of Garrison Ray, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Joseph Cruz, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Sanger West fell victim to Hoover and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 2-0. It was the first time this season that Sanger West let down their fans at home.
Golden Valley's record now sits at 4-7. As for Sanger West, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Golden Valley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Sanger West struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.8 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Golden Valley suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Sanger West in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Golden Valley avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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