Aptos managed to slip by Scotts Valley the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Mariners lost 17-9 to the Falcons on Friday.
Aptos got a big performance out of Finn Cormier, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that Cormier has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of James Riley, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Aptos has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. As for Scotts Valley, their win bumped their record up to 8-15.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Aptos will challenge rival San Lorenzo Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Scotts Valley is set to face off against their familiar foe Harbor at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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