Xavier Prep had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 9-10 to make it four. They fell 6-1 to the Palm Desert Aztecs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Aztecs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-2 on Tuesday.
Xavier Prep saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elijah Castro, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Palm Desert, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games.
On Palm Desert's side, Jake Brande spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks. Brande has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mason Smith, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
Coming up, Xavier Prep will host Newbury Park at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Palm Desert, they will be playing at home against Brawley at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Aztecs surely won't give up without a fight.
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