Burley has not done well against Minico recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Burley Bobcats won by a run and slipped past the Minico Spartans 6-5. This was payback for Burley, who suffered an 11-8 loss the last time these two teams met.
Burley let Tate Larsen and Jacoby Roe loose on the outfield. Larsen scored a run while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Roe scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Minico's side, Zairic Salazar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. Salazar has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Minico saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cayden Fletcher, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Burley's victory bumped their record up to 8-15. As for Minico, they dropped their record down to 12-10 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Burley will head out on the road to challenge Canyon Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Burley and Canyon Ridge are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. Minico does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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