Diamond Ranch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Northview Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Diamond Ranch of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Benny Aquino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Diamond Ranch saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isaiah Aparicio, who went 1-for-1 with a double.
Diamond Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Northview, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-15.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Diamond Ranch beat Northview by a score of 4-3.
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