Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hesperia). They put the hurt on the Hesperia Christian Patriots with a sharp 26-3 victory on Tuesday. With that win, the Scorpions brought their scoring average up to 8.2 runs per game.
Silas Skinner made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Josh Flores and Dru Lona did most of the damage at the plate: Flores went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one double, while Lona scored five runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Flores is on a roll when it comes to hits, as he's now got three or more in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan Rodriguez, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Scorpions
| 03/04/25 vs Hesperia Christian | 42.9% |
| 02/27/25 @ Eastside | 38.7% |
| 02/25/25 vs Glendora | 27.6% |
| 02/21/25 vs Chaparral | 18.5% |
| 02/19/25 @ Barstow | 30% |
| + 18 more games |
Hesperia was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. The last time their batting average was this high was back in February of 2024.
The victory made it two in a row for Hesperia and bumps their season record up to 4-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Hesperia Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Looking ahead, Hesperia will head out on the road to challenge Academy for Academic Excellence at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Hesperia is facing Academy for Academic Excellence at the right time seeing as Academy for Academic Excellence is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Hesperia Christian, they will host Colton at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
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