For the second straight game, Desert View will face off against Pueblo. Desert View is taking a road trip to challenge Pueblo at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Desert View is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Desert View's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Pueblo as Desert View made off with a 19-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Jaguars.
Orlando Pinedo made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Cristobal Lorta
| 03/25/25 vs Pueblo | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Seton Catholic | 1 |
| 03/12/25 vs Marana | 1 |
| 03/01/25 vs Bel Air | 1 |
| 02/28/25 vs Campo Verde | 1 |
In other batting news, Cristobal Lorta was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Luis Bracamonte also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Desert View always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Desert View pushed their record up to 9-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Pueblo, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-5.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Desert View has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Pueblo struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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