Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy). They put the hurt on the Victor Valley Christian Royals with a sharp 22-3 win on Friday. The victory continues a trend for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy in their matchups with Victor Valley Christian: they've now won seven in a row.
Ryelon Brandt
| 03/28/25 @ Victor Valley Christian | 8 |
| 02/29/24 vs Desert Hot Springs | 4 |
| 02/20/25 @ University Prep | 3 |
| 02/18/25 vs University Prep | 3 |
| 04/19/24 @ Lucerne Valley | 3 |
Ryelon Brandt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has become a key player for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, Matthew Avila was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonathan Castellon, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Victor Valley Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will square off against rival Academy for Academic Excellence at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Victor Valley Christian is set to challenge their familiar foe Academy of Careers & Exploration at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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