Harrison had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 14-10 win over the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what Harrison needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Jayce Hopper was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hopper has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hopper was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Aiden Mills was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. David Gomez was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Mesa Ridge's side, they got a good showing from Gavin Vargas, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Olivier Walker and Ozcar Walker stepped up to the plate in a big way. Walker went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run, while Walker scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Harrison's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Mesa Ridge, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harrison will face off against Sand Creek at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Sand Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Mesa Ridge, they will head out on the road to square off against Coronado at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Coronado is coming into the matchup with five straight wins at home, so Mesa Ridge will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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