Deer Valley entered their tilt with Prescott with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Prescott Badgers on Saturday and snuck past 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Deer Valley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Grant McMeekin made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). McMeekin has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. McMeekin was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
McMeekin wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Maxton Weaver, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Weaver is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
On Prescott's side, Brendan Costes was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run.
Deer Valley's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-5. As for Prescott, their loss dropped their record down to 17-7.
Deer Valley will head out on the road to take on Estrella Foothills on Monday. Estrella Foothills will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Deer Valley surely won't give up without a fight. Prescott does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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