The scorekeeper got an easy start on Wednesday as neither Mission Bay nor Canyon Crest Academy made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Buccaneers walked away with a 5-0 win over the Ravens.
Van Playman made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Blake Barnes looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Owen Oswald, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Emery Semmens, who went 3-for-4 with one run.
Mission Bay was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Canyon Crest Academy only posted a batting average of .125.
Mission Bay's record now sits at 19-6. As for Canyon Crest Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-16-1 record this season.
Mission Bay is taking a road trip to face off against Morse at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Canyon Crest Academy, they will welcome Escondido at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cougars' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Ravens' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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