Angola can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Eastside Blazers. The victory was just what Angola needed coming off of a 15-3 loss in their prior matchup.
Hunter Heisler and Micah Steury were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Heisler didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over 5.2 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Steury didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. At the plate, Heisler went 2-for-5 with two RBI, while Steury scored a run while getting on base in two of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Payton Fulton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-6.
Angola made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Eastside, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Angola will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Fairfield at 5:30 p.m. Fairfield's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Angola's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Eastside, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Fremont at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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