The Meadows School had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Moapa Valley Pirates 7-5. This was payback for The Meadows School, who suffered an 8-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Simon Tesfaye and Aiden Otano were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Tesfaye tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Otano tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. At bat, Tesfaye scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Otano went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Hudson Falb was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. Falb is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Gage Rinetti, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Moapa Valley's side, Shandon Matheson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The Meadows School's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Moapa Valley, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-6.
The Meadows School will be playing at home against Rancho at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Moapa Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Boulder City at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Moapa Valley will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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