Baker hasn't had much luck against Mojave recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Braves will be playing at home against the Mustangs at 4:00 p.m.
Baker is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Lone Pine on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Braves came up short against the Golden Eagles, falling 73-52. The Braves were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-23.
Anthony Ortiz
| 01/16/26 @ Lone Pine | 7 |
| 01/14/26 vs Owens Valley | 3 |
| 01/12/26 @ Mojave | 3 |
| 01/05/26 @ Indian Springs | 3 |
| 12/13/25 @ Big Pine | 6 |
| + 2 more games |
Baker might have lost, but man, Anthony Ortiz was a machine: he dropped a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Ortiz is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Alex Gomez, who posted 14 points along with seven boards and six assists.
Meanwhile, Mojave won against Baker on Monday with 54 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Wednesday. The Mustangs came out on top against Trona by a score of 54-44. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Tornadoes: they've now won three in a row.
The victory got Mojave back to even at 6-6. As for Baker, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
Baker couldn't quite get it done against Mojave in their previous matchup on Monday as they fell 54-42. Will the Braves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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