For the second straight game, Mater Academy East Las Vegas will face off against Mojave. The Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rattlers at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mater Academy East Las Vegas is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas' pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Mojave with a sharp 12-0 victory. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Rattlers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Daniel Virrueta
| 03/17/25 @ Cimarron-Memorial | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Mojave | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Canyon Springs | 2 |
| 03/19/25 vs Carson | 2 |
| 03/07/25 @ Chaparral | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
Syruss Marshall and Daniel Virrueta were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Marshall tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Virrueta didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Marshall went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs, while Virrueta went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Virrueta has become a key player for Mater Academy East Las Vegas: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 7-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, Daylin James was incredible, firing off four doubles, three runs, and two RBI while going 4-for-5. He is becoming a predictor of Mater Academy East Las Vegas' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-8 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Christopher Flores, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas' victory bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Mojave, they dropped their record down to 2-12 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Mojave's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Mater Academy East Las Vegas has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. It's a different story for Mojave, though, as they've only averaged .311. Will they be able to contain Mater Academy East Las Vegas' hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
