Miller is 0-3 against Moreno Valley since March of 2019 but things could change on Saturday. The Miller Rebels will take on the Moreno Valley Vikings in a tournament on Saturday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Miller is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They never let Fontana get on the board and left with an 8-0 win on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Rebels as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Liam Good made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only three hits, the fewest he's had since back in February of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathan Lora, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Miller kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Moreno Valley never got on the board in their matchup last Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Rim of the World last Saturday. They put the hurt on the Fighting Scots with a sharp 11-0 win.
The result came thanks to E. Alferez's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up eight Ks. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in strikeouts.
On the hitting side, C. Logan and JJ Vazquez did most of the damage at the plate: Logan went 2-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Vazquez scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-5. I. Orozco was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
The victory got Moreno Valley back to even at 2-2. As for Miller, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Miller might still be hurting after the 15-2 loss they got from Moreno Valley in their previous meeting back in March of 2022. Will Miller have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
