Yucca Valley is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Monday. They will head out to square off against the Indio Rajahs at 6:00 p.m. Yucca Valley knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Indio likes a good challenge.
Yucca Valley is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Arroyo Valley just ended the team's five-game winning streak back in March. They and the Hawks finished up their contest with an 11-11 tie.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Indio). They never let Coachella Valley get on the board and left with a 13-0 victory on Thursday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Rajahs with their most commanding win of the season.
Alyssa Perez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in February. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jaeda Diaz was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Jaslynn Garcia also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
The win made it two in a row for Indio and bumps their season record up to 9-9. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. Yucca Valley's tie makes their record 7-5-1 this season.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Yucca Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .344. However, it's not like Indio struggles in that department as they've averaged .367. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Yucca Valley might still be hurting after the 22-4 loss they got from Indio in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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