While Sun Valley didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Lake Norman Wildcats on Monday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Spartans as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Bryson Thomas tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits.
At the plate, Paxton Homewood was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Sun Valley's record is now 7-3. As for Lake Norman, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-3 record.
Sun Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-7 win against South Mecklenburg on the 25th. As for Lake Norman, they are taking a road trip to face off against South Caldwell at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. South Caldwell will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Lake Norman surely won't give up without a fight.
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