Valley Center couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They suffered a tough 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Maize Eagles on Wednesday. Valley Center has not had much luck with Maize recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
For Maize's part, Easton Roth looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Roth has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Brady Jackson was incredible, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Brodie Jarvis was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Maize's victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
While Valley Center had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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