Yucca Valley had lost five straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-14 to make it six. They lost 20-1 to the Coachella Valley Mighty Arabs. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Mighty Arabs this season, with their most recent defeat being a 16-5 loss two weeks ago.
Cole Thompson was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one triple and one run.
As for Coachella Valley, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-8. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games.
On Coachella Valley's side, Dario Davila and Rey Figueroa made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Davila pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Figueroa pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Davila got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Figueroa got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave Davila a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Daniel Ceja, who went 2-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Angel Diaz, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Looking ahead, Yucca Valley will challenge Twentynine Palms at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Coachella Valley, they will take on Indio at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rajahs will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Mighty Arabs surely won't give up without a fight.
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