For the second straight game, Mountain View will face off against Canyon del Oro. The Mountain Lions are taking a road trip to take on the Dorados at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mountain View has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mountain View's offense. They lost 16-0 to Canyon del Oro on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Mountain Lions in their meetings with the Dorados: they've now lost nine in a row.
For Canyon del Oro's part, Tarrell Reid was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Reid has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Francisco Rivero, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Gatlin Geile was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Canyon del Oro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive contests.
Canyon del Oro is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games. As for Mountain View, their loss dropped their record down to 3-16.
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