Yorba Linda was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They had just enough and edged the Canyon Comanches out 6-4. This was a revenge game for Yorba Linda, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-1 loss when these two played last Wednesday.
Holden Mallock looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Yorba Linda's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Owen Smith, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
On Canyon's side, Cohen Gomez put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. Gomez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Canyon got a good showing from James Lawrence, who tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Yorba Linda has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-13 record this season. As for Canyon, their record now sits at 12-11-1.
Yorba Linda will head out on the road to take on Esperanza at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Canyon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ramona at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Ramona's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Canyon's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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