Vista del Lago is 0-5 against Canyon Springs since April of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Ravens will take on the Cougars at 3:15 p.m. Vista del Lago has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hillcrest hit Vista del Lago with a seven-run seventh inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Ravens lost 11-0 to the Trojans. The Ravens have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Vista del Lago saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evan Kosonoy, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one double.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last matchup, Canyon Springs made sure to put some runs up on the board against Perris on Thursday. The Cougars' pitcher stepped up to hand the Panthers an 11-0 shutout. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Cougars' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Jesse Lopez tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dylan Andrews, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Canyon Springs is 3-1 when Andrews posts two or more stolen bases, but 8-13 otherwise. Lucas Sanchez was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
The victory snapped Canyon Springs' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-14 record. As for Vista del Lago, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.
Vista del Lago came up short against Canyon Springs when the teams last played back in April, falling 5-2. Can the Ravens avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
