Newport Harbor lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Fountain Valley, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's game. The Sailors' pitcher stepped up to hand the Barons a 6-0 shutout on Friday. Surprisingly, this marked the third straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
The result came thanks to Ryan Williams's shutout, as he gave up just seven hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
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On the hitting side, Keoni Wun was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Brooks Francis was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Newport Harbor's victory bumped their record up to 18-7. As for Fountain Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Newport Harbor will square off against rival Huntington Beach at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Sailors 2.9, the Oilers 2.3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Fountain Valley is set to challenge their familiar foe Marina at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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