Diamond Ranch came into Friday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Arroyo Valley Hawks. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Diamond Ranch has managed all season.
Benny Aquino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just one earned run on two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Keith Houdashelt was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with five RBI, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Sebastian De La Rocha, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Arroyo Valley's side, Jake Jimenez and Carlos Perez did some serious damage despite the final result: Jimenez scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Perez went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Diamond Ranch's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-4. As for Arroyo Valley, they now have a losing record at 4-5-1.
Diamond Ranch will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Covina at 3:30 p.m. Diamond Ranch's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Covina's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Arroyo Valley, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Rim of the World at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Rim of the World has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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