In what's become a running theme this season, Mountain View gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 15-9 margin over the Blue Ridge Raiders. With that victory, Mountain View brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Bronson Kilmer and Riley Jagger were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kilmer tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Jagger struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Kilmer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Kilmer scored two runs while going 1-for-5, while Jagger scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Ziggy Bradford was a standout: he scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Noah Barnes, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-5.
The win (which was Mountain View's fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. As for Blue Ridge, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain View will face off against MMI Preparatory School at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. MMI Preparatory School is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Blue Ridge, they will head out on the road to square off against Elk Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elk Lake is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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