Scotts Valley had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Aptos on Friday. Scotts Valley was the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over Aptos. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by seven runs or more this season.
Bryce McDonnell made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
Kaleb Wing
| 03/21/25 @ Aptos | 2 |
| 05/07/24 vs San Lorenzo Valley | 1 |
| 04/30/24 vs Soquel | 1 |
| 04/09/24 @ Aptos | 1 |
| 03/21/24 @ Santa Cruz | 1 |
In other batting news, Kaleb Wing was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Nick Acton was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Scotts Valley's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-4. As for Aptos, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Scotts Valley will head out to take on Monte Vista Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Monte Vista Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Scotts Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Aptos, they will venture away from home to challenge Mission College Prep at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Aptos' pitchers better be ready for this one: Mission College Prep has averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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