Coronado extended their losing streak to nine on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-17 in the process. They lost 21-2 to the Desert Sunrise Golden Hawks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Hawks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-2 on Monday.
Coronado saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexander Bustamante, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Desert Sunrise, they pushed their record up to 9-5-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. That 19 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Desert Sunrise's side, Ivan Zamora and Leander Vale made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Zamora tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Vale tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Zamora went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple, while Vale went 1-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Desert Sunrise is undefeated when Zamora posts two or more stolen bases, but 4-5-1 otherwise.
In other batting news, Desert Sunrise let Nick Crawford and Alexander Vale run wild. Crawford went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI, while Vale went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave Vale a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brayden Tracy, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Coronado does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Desert Sunrise, they will head out on the road to face off against Yuma at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Criminals will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Golden Hawks surely won't give up without a fight.
