Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will challenge the Twentynine Palms Wildcats at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They came out on top against Mesa Grande Academy by a score of 9-6. The victory was some much needed relief for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kevyn Espinoza Ramos
| 04/18/25 @ Lucerne Valley | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Lucerne Valley | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Silver Valley | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Victor Valley Christian | 3 |
| 05/15/25 @ Mesa Grande Academy | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Kevyn Espinoza Ramos made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed 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 walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-2 (and 3-8 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Ricky Gutierrez was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 5-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Twentynine Palms). They blew past Beacon Hill 20-8 on Thursday. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Like Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, Twentynine Palms also got a great game from a two-way player: Mauricio Montada. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Montada was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs.
In other batting news, Twentynine Palms let Anthony Gabriel and Jandell Jiminez run wild. Gabriel earned three RBI, four runs, and five stolen bases, while Jiminez went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Anthony Escandon, who went 1-for-3 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Twentynine Palms and bumps their season record up to 10-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Twentynine Palms struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Twentynine Palms in their previous matchup back in March. Can Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
