Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy is 8-2 against Silver Valley since February of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will head out to take on Silver Valley at 3:15 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past Academy for Academic Excellence 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy has posted since April 23, 2024.
Matthew Avila
| 04/04/25 vs Academy for Academic Excellence | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Big Bear | 1 |
| 03/11/25 @ Hesperia Christian | 2 |
| 02/20/25 @ University Prep | 2 |
| 02/18/25 vs University Prep | 0 |
Matthew Avila spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryelon Brandt, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Jose Valdez also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Silver Valley entered their tilt with Lucerne Valley last Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Mustangs 15-5. The Trojans' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Aaron Bowlan and Jonathyn Yrigoyen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Bowlan didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Yrigoyen pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bowlan also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Silver Valley is 3-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. At bat, Bowlan scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Yrigoyen scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Timothey Yrigoyen, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has become a key player for Silver Valley: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-2 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Mason Melcher, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
Silver Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Silver Valley now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, their record now sits at 4-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Silver Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Everything went Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's way against Silver Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy made off with a 16-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
