For the second straight game, Banning will face off against Desert Hot Springs. The Broncos will be playing in front of their home fans against the Golden Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Banning's favor as the team sits on 15 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Desert Hot Springs has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Last Monday, Banning got the win against Desert Hot Springs by a conclusive 17-6. Considering the Broncos have won eight matches by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Sebastian Osornio was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Marquis Stewart-Vaughn looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Trevor Eisman, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Marcell Holland was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Banning was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in four consecutive games.
Banning's win bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Desert Hot Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
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