Soquel took a 13-run defeat the last time they faced off against Scotts Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Knights narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Falcons 4-2. The game was the first time the Knights have beaten the Falcons on their field since March 22, 2022.
Luke Shoemaker looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
Gabe Virgallito
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gabe Virgallito, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Noah Piona was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Soquel pushed their record up to 12-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Scotts Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-8.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Soquel will face off against rival Harbor at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Knights 2.5, the Pirates 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Scotts Valley is set to challenge their familiar foe San Lorenzo Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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