The Mammoth Huskies will head out on the road to face off against the California City Ravens at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Mammoth is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Mammoth turned things around against Lone Pine on Monday. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the Golden Eagles.
Brennan Deaver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up nine Ks.
DJ Gray
| 05/05/25 vs Lone Pine | 5 |
| 04/01/25 @ Boron | 4 |
| 05/02/25 vs Boron | 3 |
| 03/13/24 @ Frazier Mountain | 3 |
| 03/09/24 vs Boron | 3 |
On the hitting side, DJ Gray was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases and three runs. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Martin Walker was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, California City entered their tilt with Frazier Mountain on Friday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They never let the Falcons get on the board and left with a 24-0 victory. The Ravens might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by eight runs or more this season.
Kole Hightower made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, Aaroon Moreno was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Kevin Hightower, who went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
Mammoth's record is now 4-11. As for California City, their record now sits at 16-9-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mammoth has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like California City struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mammoth might still be hurting after the 15-5 defeat they got from California City in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Huskies avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
