Desert View has not done well against Cienega recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Desert View Jaguars skirted past the Cienega Bobcats 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Desert View also won the last time the pair played last Wednesday.
Emilio Lizarraga was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Josue Espinoza, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Cienega's side, David Davila spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Cienega saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was AB Wach, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Desert View now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Cienega, their loss dropped their record down to 16-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Desert View will take on Cholla at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Desert View's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Cholla's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cienega, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Nogales at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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