Tonopa Valley waltzed their contest with two consecutive wins on Friday…but they left three. Everything was on the way as the Tuba City Warriors won 13-1. Phoenix also won the pair’s last play in April 2018, so the results were the same for the two.

Riley Norton spent all five innings played on the mound, and it’s clear why. He surrendered one run with two hits and scored 8 ks. This is the most strikeout he posted in March 2024.

On the hit side, Tonopa Valley got a massive performance from Matthew Hacker. Matthew Hacker scored two runs and stole two bases at 3-3. Another player that made the difference was Caleb Proknier. He scored two runs and stole the bass at 3-3.

Hackers weren’t the only ones working in the hit division. Tonopa Valley maintained the outfield on his toes and finished the game with 15 hits. This is a new trend for Tonopa Valley. They averaged 4.8 hits per game this season, but averaged 10.8 in their last 15 games.

Tonopa Valley currently has a 5-4-1 victory record. As for Tuba City, they recently lost five of their last six games and traveled the rocky path. It has placed a notable dent in their 3-5 record this season.

Tonopa Valley didn’t take long to hit the field again. They have already played the next contest, earning a 6-5 victory over Page on the 21st. As for Tuba City, they will try Chinl away from home and Monday at 3pm. Tuba City pitchers are ready to respond. Shinru averages an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.