If Rubidoux was feeling good fresh off their 10-3 takedown of Bethel Christian last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Falcons fell 7-4 to the West Valley Mustangs on Wednesday.
Emilio Jimenez was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those runs were his first of the season.
Nicolas Elizondo
| 03/04/26 @ West Valley | 3 |
| 02/27/26 @ Bethel Christian | 6 |
| 02/25/26 vs Vista del Lago | 1 |
| 02/23/26 vs Big Bear | 1 |
Jimenez wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nicolas Elizondo, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run. Elizondo is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Rubidoux's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for West Valley, their win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rubidoux will face off against Entrepreneur at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for West Valley, they will challenge Rim of the World at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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