Sun Valley gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Porter Ridge Pirates 7-6. This was a revenge match for Sun Valley, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-2 defeat when these two played last Friday.
Robert Jackson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Jackson was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Keller Weaver looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jake Iannetto, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Sun Valley has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-15 record this season. As for Porter Ridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-15 record this season.
Sun Valley will head out on the road to face off against Cuthbertson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cuthbertson will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Sun Valley surely won't give up without a fight. Porter Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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