Baseball Recap: Southwest EC Picks Up Eighth Consecutive Win

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

04/08/25 vs Holtville	16
03/01/25 vs Fernley	16
02/27/25 vs Spring Creek	16
04/04/25 @ Central	11
02/28/25 vs West Wendover	10

Southwest EC came tearing into Friday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets 11-5. Considering the Eagles have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Cole Redden made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Redden was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jose Salcido, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024. Jerry Niebla was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Southwest EC kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in seven consecutive contests.

Southwest EC's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Palo Verde Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-10-1 record this season.

Southwest EC will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Calexico at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th. As for Palo Verde Valley, they will face off against Brawley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.