For the second straight game, Aptos will face off against Scotts Valley. The Mariners will host the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Aptos took a seven-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 Mariners' pitchers stepped up to hand the Falcons a 1-0 shutout on Tuesday. That's two games straight that the Mariners have won by just one run.
For Scotts Valley's part, Kaleb Wing spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Wing has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Aptos and bumps their season record up to 5-8. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch. As for Scotts Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
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