Baseball Recap: Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy Find Success

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy posted their closest win since April 23, 2024 on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Academy for Academic Excellence Knights 4-3. This was a revenge game for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy: when they faced off against Academy for Academic Excellence last Tuesday, they had to take a 2-1 loss.

Matthew Avila

Base on Balls Against

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 nothing but reliable: 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.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Academy for Academic Excellence, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-9.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will square off against Silver Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Academy for Academic Excellence, they will take on Lucerne Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.57 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of.