04/25/25 vs Potter Valley | 16-4 |
04/15/25 vs Round Valley | 18-5 |
04/11/25 @ Victory Christian Academy | 8-1 |
04/08/25 @ Potter Valley | 22-0 |
04/04/25 vs Laytonville | 18-1 |
Point Arena came tearing into Friday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Potter Valley Bearcats as they made off with a 16-4 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 22-0 on April 8th.
Jose Bernal made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Point Arena is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-4 otherwise. Bernal was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Bernal is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Jimmy Owens was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cody Chavez, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Point Arena was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .471. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .387 or higher in three consecutive games.
Point Arena pushed their record up to 6-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Potter Valley, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Point Arena will host Victory Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Potter Valley, they will welcome Grace Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Bearcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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