After a string of three wins, Desert View's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell 8-5 to the Sunnyside Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Desert View of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Josue Espinoza made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Brandon Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Sunnyside's side, Josh Barrios tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Barrios has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Argeniz Mazon picked up the save, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Sunnyside let Orlando Cobarrubias and Michel Muniz loose on the outfield. Cobarrubias went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Muniz scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lucas Mata, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Desert View's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Sunnyside, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-6.
Desert View will stay at home for another game and welcome Mountain View at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mountain View is coming into the matchup with four straight losses on the road, meaning Desert View will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Sunnyside, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Flowing Wells at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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