While Citrus Valley put up plenty of runs on Saturday, the same can't be said for Bloomington. The Blackhawks put the hurt on the Bruins with a sharp 14-0 win. With that victory, the Blackhawks brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Nathan Castillo
| 04/10/25 @ Yucaipa | 3 |
| 02/22/25 vs Santa Fe | 3 |
| 04/26/25 @ Bloomington | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Beaumont | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Redlands | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Robert Seeley and Nathan Castillo did most of the damage at the plate: Seeley went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run, while Castillo got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Citrus Valley is 6-1 when Castillo posts two or more runs, but 8-9 otherwise. Tristan Garcia-Rojas was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Citrus Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bloomington didn't got any hits.
Citrus Valley's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-10. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Bloomington, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Citrus Valley will challenge Cajon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blackhawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cowboys have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Bloomington, they will square off against Summit at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The SkyHawks will roll in looking for their 19th straight win, something the Bruins surely won't give up without a fight.
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