For the second straight game, Downey will face off against Warren. The Vikings are taking a road trip to challenge the Bears at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Downey's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Warren's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Downey took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over Warren.
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Ozzy De La Cruz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Downey is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 4-5 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sebastian Cortez, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Roel Mercedes was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Downey's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Warren, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
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