If Moreno Valley was riding high fresh off their 14-3 takedown of Cathedral City last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Moreno Valley Vikings came up short against the Corona Panthers on Tuesday, falling 13-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 14-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.
Mia Licon and Marissa Martinez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Licon went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double, while Martinez scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave Martinez a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Sophia Miramontes, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Moreno Valley has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. Corona's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3.
Moreno Valley and Corona could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Moreno Valley will face off against Canyon Springs at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday down 424 places (500 vs. 76). Meanwhile, Corona (ranked 327th) will meet Norco (ranked first) at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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