The Hidden Valley Mustangs will head out to face off against the Brookings-Harbor Bruins at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hidden Valley knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Brookings-Harbor likes a good challenge.
Hidden Valley came out on top against Klamath Union on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Mustangs were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Pelicans. Considering the Mustangs have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Harley Hipps was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs. Another player making a difference was Sam Lesher, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Hidden Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Brookings-Harbor was a bit more limited in their matchup on Monday. They lost 10-0 to Del Norte. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Bruins were not able to get on the board.
Hidden Valley's win bumped their record up to 13-2. As for Brookings-Harbor, their loss dropped their record down to 8-6.
Hidden Valley took their victory against Brookings-Harbor when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 11-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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