The Citrus Valley Blackhawks will challenge the Cajon Cowboys at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Citrus Valley comes in on three and Cajon on 11.
Citrus Valley barely beat Beaumont the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Citrus Valley was the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over Beaumont on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Blackhawks have posted against the Cougars since March 9, 2023.
Nathan Stamper
| 03/27/25 @ Beaumont | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Douglas | 1 |
| 02/28/25 @ Yorba Linda | 1 |
| 02/18/25 @ Millikan | 1 |
| 04/19/24 @ Redlands East Valley | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Nathan Stamper, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Adrien Candelaria, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Citrus Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Cajon made easy work of Redlands on Thursday and carried off a 12-5 victory. Considering the Cowboys have won four games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Gavin Garcia made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jaden Carpenter was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. Anthony Casares was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
Cajon pushed their record up to 11-2 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.1 runs over those games. As for Citrus Valley, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Citrus Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like Cajon struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Citrus Valley couldn't quite finish off Cajon when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 3-1. Will Citrus Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
