Colton had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-7 to make it six. They fell just short of the Eisenhower Eagles by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Yellowjackets of the 11-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Eisenhower, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-12 record. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 25, 2025.
For Eisenhower's part, Denzel Sahagun made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Sahagun has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Daniel Mendez was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Jason Thomas was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Colton will head out to take on Fontana at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. As for Eisenhower, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Arroyo Valley at 3:45 p.m. on the 31st. The Hawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.27 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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