Lancaster extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 8-10 in the process. They fell 7-2 to the Victor Valley Jackrabbits. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2019.
As for Victor Valley, their win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-12. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Victor Valley's part, Tyler Aguilar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Aguilar has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Matthew Yepez, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Victor Valley's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 0-11 when he doesn't). Emilio Sbolci was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Lancaster wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 15-5 victory against Knight on the 16th. As for Victor Valley, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-0 win against Barstow on the 16th.
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