San Jacinto Valley Academy has not done well against Nuview Bridge recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The San Jacinto Valley Academy Wolves skirted past the Nuview Bridge Knights 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for San Jacinto Valley Academy.
Martin Morando was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Morando has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Morando was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, San Jacinto Valley Academy let Riley Penfold and Carter Kelly loose on the outfield. Penfold got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a double and an RBI, while Kelly scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-5. Kelly has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Alex Daniels, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Nuview Bridge's side, Tobias Olague made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
San Jacinto Valley Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. As for Nuview Bridge, their defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2.
San Jacinto Valley Academy will head out on the road to face off against Perris at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. San Jacinto Valley Academy is facing Perris at the right time seeing as Perris is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Nuview Bridge, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Santa Rosa Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Rosa Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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