Canyon came into Thursday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Golden Valley Grizzlies out 5-4. This was a revenge matchup for Canyon, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-4 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Diego Chavez and Brody Bayliss did most of the damage at the plate: Chavez scored a run while going 1-for-4, while Bayliss went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
On Golden Valley's side, they got a good showing from Nathan Santiago, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off four hits. Santiago has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brayden Brewer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Jack Steidl was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Canyon's win bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Golden Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canyon will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Viewpoint at 6:30 p.m. on April 9th. Viewpoint knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Canyon likes a good challenge. As for Golden Valley, they will head out on the road to take on St. Bonaventure at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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