West Valley hadn't done well against La Sierra recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Mustangs came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 6-1. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 5-2 win the Eagles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2023.
Caden Bridwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, West Valley saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nate Navarrete, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. What's more, Navarrete posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in February. Aiden Juarez was another, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
West Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
| 03/27/25 vs La Sierra | 6-1 |
| 03/26/25 vs Entrepreneur | 8-3 |
| 03/21/25 vs San Jacinto | 8-0 |
West Valley pushed their record up to 8-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for La Sierra, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
West Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 5-3 victory against Bloomington on the 29th. As for La Sierra, they have also already played their next contest, a 7-6 defeat against Norte Vista on the 1st.
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