Trona extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 29-1 to the Boron Bobcats. If the Tornadoes were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Bobcats when the teams met back in May of 2022, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Boron, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2. That looming 29-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Boron's part, Geordyn Rundblade made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Rundblade has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those stolen bases marked the first that he has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Blake Caillier was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Jalen York was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple.
Coming up, Trona will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Lee Vining at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Tornadoes' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Boron, they will take on Immanuel Christian in a tournament on Friday.
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