Tulare Union took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Tulare Western, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tribe sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Mustangs on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Tribe as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Roman Leal spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Brayden Stevenson
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On the hitting side, Brayden Stevenson was excellent, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Tulare Union: the team is 6-1-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-13 otherwise.
Tulare Union's victory bumped their record up to 7-14-1. As for Tulare Western, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 10-10-1 record.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Tulare Union is set to take on their familiar foe Lemoore at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Tulare Western will challenge rival Mission Oak at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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