Temecula Valley was the 8-3 winner over Great Oak when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Temecula Valley Golden Bears fell just short of the Great Oak Wolfpack by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. Temecula Valley has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cody Liscio was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Liscio has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Liscio was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Isaiah Rauseo was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Temecula Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Great Oak struck out nine times.
On Great Oak's side, the team relied heavily on Gavin Fien, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dylan Fien, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Temecula Valley's loss dropped their record down to 14-9-1. As for Great Oak, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Temecula Valley will face off against Murrieta Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Murrieta Valley is coming into the contest with three straight wins at home, so Temecula Valley will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Great Oak, they will head out on the road to take on Murrieta Mesa at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Great Oak is facing Murrieta Mesa at the right time seeing as Murrieta Mesa is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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