The Banning Broncos will take on the Desert Mirage RAMS at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Banning's favor as the squad sits on 14 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Desert Mirage has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Banning had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Cathedral City on Thursday. Banning was the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Cathedral City. The Broncos might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Sebastian Osornio and Marquis Stewart-Vaughn were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Osornio pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Stewart-Vaughn pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Osornio has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Osornio scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Stewart-Vaughn went 1-for-2 with two runs and one triple. That triple was Stewart-Vaughn's first of the season.
In other batting news, Banning let Marcell Holland and Jacob Anzaldua run wild. Holland scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Anzaldua scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Joe Clark, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Banning kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Desert Mirage came up short against Desert Hot Springs on Thursday, falling 17-3.
Desert Mirage's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Banning, their win bumped their record up to 9-2.
Everything went Banning's way against Desert Mirage when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Banning made off with a 17-0 victory. Will Banning repeat their success, or does Desert Mirage has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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