Cathedral City lost to Desert Hot Springs back in March of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Lions came out on top in a nail-biter against the Golden Eagles, sneaking past 6-5.
Isaac Reyes
| 04/03/25 vs Desert Hot Springs | 11 |
| 03/17/25 vs Desert Mirage | 9 |
| 02/19/25 vs Desert Christian Academy | 7 |
| 03/04/25 @ Vista del Lago | 5 |
| 03/29/24 vs Desert Hot Springs | 4 |
Isaac Reyes made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Osvaldo Garcia, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and one stolen base. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played.
Cathedral City lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Cathedral City's victory bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Desert Hot Springs, they dropped their record down to 5-7 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Coming up, Cathedral City will venture away from home to square off against Desert Mirage at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Lions are facing the RAMS at the right time seeing as the RAMS are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Desert Hot Springs, they will take on Banning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Broncos will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Golden Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.
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