Banning scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They never let the Desert Mirage RAMS onto the board and left with a 17-0 win. Banning might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Marquis Stewart-Vaughn was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Stewart-Vaughn has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Stewart-Vaughn was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Sebastian Osornio was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Fernando Gurule, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Banning pushed their record up to 12-7 with that victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs per game. As for Desert Mirage, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-15.
Banning will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Cathedral City at 3:30 p.m. Banning's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Cathedral City's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Desert Mirage, they will head out on the road to square off against Coachella Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Coachella Valley will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Desert Mirage surely won't give up without a fight.
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