If Yucaipa was riding high fresh off their 8-0 takedown of University last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Thunderbirds fell just short of the Cajon Cowboys by a score of 3-2 on Saturday. The Thunderbirds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cowboys apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Logan Pashman was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits.
At the plate, Enrique Estrada was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Damian Cordero, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Yucaipa's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 12-5. As for Cajon, their victory bumped their record up to 12-3.
Yucaipa and Cajon should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Thunderbirds (ranked 78th) will meet Citrus Valley (ranked 230th) at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Cajon will square off against Beaumont at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (56 vs. 696). The timing is sure in the Cowboys' favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Cougars have been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road.
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