Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Barstow). They blew past the Victor Valley Jackrabbits 21-9 on Wednesday. The Aztecs have beaten the Jackrabbits the last eight times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Jackrabbits has come to flipping the script.
Kaylee Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mia-Cali Zamora and Emily Franco did most of the damage at the plate: Zamora scored four runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-5, while Franco scored two runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-5. Madalyn Ayala was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
Aztecs
| 03/26/25 @ Victor Valley | 55% |
| 03/21/25 @ Adelanto | 43.2% |
| 03/17/25 vs Burroughs | 18.8% |
| 03/12/25 @ Hesperia | 51.7% |
| 03/04/25 vs Serrano | 16.7% |
| + 9 more games |
Barstow was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .550. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March of 2024.
Barstow's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Victor Valley, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Barstow will face off against rival Silverado at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Barstow: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Silverado has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. Meanwhile, Victor Valley is set to square off against their familiar foe Granite Hills at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
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