Baseball Game Preview: Lucerne Valley Mustangs vs. Academy for Academic Excellence Knights

Lucerne Valley hasn't had much luck against Academy for Academic Excellence recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Mustangs will look to defend their home field against the Knights at 3:15 p.m. Lucerne Valley has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lucerne Valley is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Friday. They lost 15-5 to Silver Valley.

Leon Willoughby made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Juaquin Landeros, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base.

Meanwhile, Academy for Academic Excellence didn't have quite enough to beat Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy on Friday and fell 4-3.

Noah Knecht was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Academy for Academic Excellence dropped their record down to 4-9 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Lucerne Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.

Academy for Academic Excellence's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lucerne Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. It's a different story for Academy for Academic Excellence, though, as they've only averaged .306. Will they be able to contain Lucerne Valley's hitters?

Lucerne Valley might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Academy for Academic Excellence in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.