Rim of the World extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 5-14 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-10 heartbreaker at the hands of the Arroyo Valley Hawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Fighting Scots have suffered since April 2nd.
Jake Ristow
| 05/03/25 vs Arroyo Valley | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Fontana | 2 |
| 02/21/25 @ Rubidoux | 2 |
| 04/09/25 @ Notre Dame | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Arroyo Valley | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
John Phillips and Jake Ristow did some serious damage despite the final result: Phillips went 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Ristow went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Ristow is becoming a predictor of Rim of the World's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 3-13 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Tatum Ortiz, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
As for Arroyo Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.
On Arroyo Valley's side, Ian Escobar made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Escobar has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Arroyo Valley let Michael Rosas and Roy Reyes run wild. Rosas went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Reyes got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Carlos Perez, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rim of the World will challenge Fontana at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Arroyo Valley, they will face off against Notre Dame at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Titans will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Hawks surely won't give up without a fight.
