Baseball Game Preview: Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy vs. Victor Valley Christian Royals

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Previous 5 Games

04/12/24 - Home	12-7 W
04/09/24 - Away	22-3 W
04/07/23 - Away	25-1 W
04/04/23 - Home	20-0 W
03/17/23 - Home	16-0 W

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy is a perfect 5-0 against Victor Valley Christian since March of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will host the Victor Valley Christian Royals at 3:00 p.m. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy came up short against Desert Christian last Tuesday, falling 14-4.

Ryelon Brandt made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1. The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Honnold, who scored a run and stole a base.

Meanwhile, Victor Valley Christian got themselves on the board against Palmdale Academy Charter School on Thursday, but Palmdale Academy Charter School never followed suit. They blew past the Jaguars 11-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Royals.

Jaden Cardenas was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Cardenas was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Bronx Essex was a standout: he scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-2. Angel Garcia was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Victor Valley Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Palmdale Academy Charter School only posted an OBP of .250.

Victor Valley Christian's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy beat Victor Valley Christian 12-7 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy repeat their success, or does Victor Valley Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.