Baseball Game Preview: Lake Havasu Knights vs. Sunrise Mountain Mustangs

Knights

Runs

04/07/25 @ Sunrise Mountain	5
04/03/25 vs Kellis	12
04/01/25 @ Kellis	31
03/27/25 @ Centennial	2
03/25/25 vs Centennial	1
+ 13 more games

For the second straight game, Lake Havasu will face off against Sunrise Mountain. The Knights will be playing at home against the Mustangs at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Lake Havasu is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.

On Monday, Lake Havasu came up short against Sunrise Mountain and fell 8-5.

For Sunrise Mountain's part, Fernando Cabral looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cabral is becoming a predictor of the Mustangs' success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 6-2 (and 6-7 when he doesn't).

At the plate, Jorge Campillo was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He has become a key player for Sunrise Mountain: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 7-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Chase Heid, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.

Sunrise Mountain kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Lake Havasu's loss dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Sunrise Mountain, their victory bumped their record up to 12-9.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lake Havasu has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Sunrise Mountain struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.