Lucerne Valley hadn't done well against Victor Valley Christian recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Mustangs came out on top against the Royals by a score of 11-6. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 27, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Jonathon Gonzalez
| 05/02/25 @ Victor Valley Christian | 10 |
| 04/30/25 @ Victor Valley Christian | 5 |
| 04/24/25 vs Palmdale Academy Charter School | 6 |
| 04/18/25 vs Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Silver Valley | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
Jonathon Gonzalez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Juaquin Landeros was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs. Lucerne Valley is 3-1 when Landeros posts two or more runs, but 1-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Dusty Ward, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Lucerne Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Victor Valley Christian only posted an OBP of .457.
Lucerne Valley's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-9 and their overall record up to 4-11. As for Victor Valley Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Lucerne Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Victor Valley Christian, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 11-1 victory against Silver Valley on the 6th.
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