Desert View was handed a two-point defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Mica Mountain on Monday. The Desert View Jaguars put the hurt on the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts with a sharp 12-6 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Desert View also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Brandon Rodriguez made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Cristobal Lorta was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Joshua Valenzuela was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Mica Mountain's side, Elijah Higuera was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Hunt, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Desert View now has a winning record of 14-13. As for Mica Mountain, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 21-6.
Desert View does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Mica Mountain also has no future games currently scheduled.
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