Trona took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Lee Vining, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tornadoes won by a run and slipped past the Tigers 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tornadoes have posted against the Tigers since April 9, 2019.
Izaias Horta made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Horta was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two triples and two runs.
In other batting news, Aj Celaya was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Johnny Meraz, who went 1-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
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| 04/17/25 - Home | 9-8 W |
| 04/27/24 - Away | 6-17 L |
| 03/09/24 - Home | 6-20 L |
| 05/06/23 - Home | 3-13 L |
| 05/06/23 - Home | 5-16 L |
| + 5 more games |
Trona's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4-1. As for Lee Vining, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Coming up, Trona will welcome Lucerne Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tornadoes are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Lee Vining, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-1 loss against Lone Pine on the 18th.
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