The Monument Valley Mustangs will take on the Northland Prep Academy Spartans at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Monument Valley is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
On Thursday, Monument Valley made easy work of Greyhills Academy and carried off a 16-5 win. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Monument Valley this season.
Leighton Williams was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Williams has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Monument Valley let Isaiah Kescoli and Cash Young loose on the outfield. Kescoli scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Young scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Roque Todecheene was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Northland Prep Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. Their rough 16-6 defeat to Cortez might stick with them for a while.
Monument Valley's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-17. As for Northland Prep Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Monument Valley might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Northland Prep Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2016. Thankfully for Monument Valley, Jacob McDaniel (who went 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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