Rim of the World had lost nine games at home dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 5-10 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Fontana Steelers, sneaking past 12-11. The Fighting Scots' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on John Phillips, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Henry Arredondo, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Fighting Scots
| 04/18/25 vs Fontana | 15 |
| 04/16/25 @ Fontana | 14 |
| 02/21/25 @ Rubidoux | 9 |
| 02/19/25 @ Colton | 8 |
| 04/25/24 @ Eisenhower | 17 |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Rim of the World kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
As for Fontana, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games.
On Fontana's side, Andres Osegeura was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Daniel Hernandez, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Rim of the World is set to take on their familiar foe Arroyo Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Fontana will challenge rival Notre Dame at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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