It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Borrego Springs ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Calipatria Hornets 9-8. The game snapped a strange streak: the last six times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Joey Rocha was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Chris Alcaraz was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Alexis Urquidez, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one double.
Rams
| 05/15/25 vs Calipatria | 9-8 |
| 05/07/25 vs Vincent Memorial | 17-1 |
| 04/11/25 vs St. Joseph Academy | 14-5 |
| 03/28/25 vs Bonsall | 9-3 |
Borrego Springs pushed their record up to 13-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Calipatria, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
As of now, neither Borrego Springs nor Calipatria have any future games scheduled.
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