La Quinta dropped their record down to 16-12 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Shadow Hills Knights by a score of 1-0. The Blackhawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Knights earlier this season, when they won 11-6.
As for Shadow Hills, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-15. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against La Quinta since March 3, 2023.
For Shadow Hills' part, the result came thanks to Julian Briceno's shutout, as he gave up just three hits. Briceno also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Knights are 4-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 8-14 otherwise.
At the plate, Shadow Hills' win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Alex Arizaga, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
La Quinta does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shadow Hills, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Rancho Mirage at 6:30 p.m. The Rattlers will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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