Banning took a ten-point loss the last time they faced off against Desert Mirage, but they managed to turn things around on Friday. The Banning Broncos sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-11 win over the Desert Mirage RAMS. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Ella Leivas and Aaliyah Stokes were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Leivas tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Stokes didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. At bat, Leivas scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Stokes scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Banning let Alexandria Martinez and Andrea Reynolds loose on the outfield. Martinez scored a run while getting on base in five of her eight plate appearances, while Reynolds went 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Lexie Salas was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her eight plate appearances.
Banning is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 6-11 record this season. As for Desert Mirage, they dropped their record down to 4-15 with that defeat, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Banning will be playing in front of their home fans against Cathedral City at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cathedral City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Desert Mirage, they will head out on the road to face off against Coachella Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Coachella Valley will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Desert Mirage surely won't give up without a fight.
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