LAKERS GET THE EDGE ON MUSTANGS
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Orwell, OH- Both the Grand Valley Mustangs and Pymatuning Valley Lakers had strong pitching performances on Monday, but the Pymatuning Valley Lakers were slightly more effective at the plate in their 2-1 victory over the Grand Valley Mustangs.
Justin Hagan started on the mound for the Grand Valley Mustangs and recorded 15 outs. The Grand Valley Mustangs were in a close game until the Pymatuning Valley Lakers scored a run in the seventh inning.
The Pymatuning Valley Lakers opened the scoring in the fifth inning after Ferrie singled, driving in one run. Blake Taylor singled for the Grand Valley Mustangs in the bottom of the fifth, which helped them tie the game at 1-1.
Wludyga earned the win for the Pymatuning Valley Lakers, allowing five hits and one run over seven innings while striking out seven and walking one. Austin Hall took the loss for the Grand Valley Mustangs, pitching two innings and surrendering one run on two hits, striking out four and walking two. Hagan started on the mound for the Grand Valley Mustangs, allowing four hits and one run over five innings with six strikeouts and two walks.
Taylor and Hagan were productive in the lineup for the Grand Valley Mustangs, each collecting two hits while batting back-to-back. Taylor drove in the lone run for the Grand Valley Mustangs, going 2-for-3 at the plate.
For the Pymatuning Valley Lakers, Haines, Wudyga, Ferrie, Sounders, Croston, and Paul each recorded one hit. Wludyga and Ferrie each had one run batted in.
The Grand Valley Mustangs will host Mathews on Tuesday for their next game. The Lakers will take on the Lakeside Dragaons at home for their next game.
