Scotts Valley had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Santa Cruz on Tuesday. The Falcons blew past the Cardinals 14-2. Winning may never get old, but the Falcons sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Kaleb Wing
| 03/08/25 vs Watsonville | 4 |
| 04/29/25 @ Santa Cruz | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Harbor | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Monte Vista Christian | 2 |
| 03/03/25 @ St. Francis | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Kaleb Wing made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Scotts Valley's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is undefeated (and 7-10 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Owen Martin, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Lukas Bloom, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Scotts Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory got Scotts Valley back to even at 10-10. As for Santa Cruz, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
Scotts Valley will have a chance to go back-to-back against Santa Cruz: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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