California City had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Desert Scorpions 14-1. The victory was just what California City needed coming off of a 12-6 loss in their prior contest.
Blake Moore was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Moore has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Moore was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jeremiah Baker was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Dakoda Kusmit, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
The win got California City back to even at 8-8-1. As for Desert, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-7.
California City will head out on the road to challenge Frazier Mountain at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. California City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Desert, they will be playing at home against Kern Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Kern Valley's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Desert's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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