Salida came into Tuesday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Centauri Falcons out 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Salida, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Salida got a great performance from Anthony Taverna as he struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Taverna has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Salida saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brody Hudson, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Stuart Young, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
On Centauri's side, Deven Brady made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Caden Allen, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Salida's victory bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Centauri, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Salida by a score of 12-1 later that day.
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