For the second straight game, Murrieta Mesa will face off against Murrieta Valley. The Rams will venture away from home to square off against the Nighthawks at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games Murrieta Mesa has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Murrieta Mesa took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Murrieta Valley, sneaking past 5-4. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rams as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Carson Kephart looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Quintin Diaz, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Murrieta Mesa's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 10-5. As for Murrieta Valley, their loss was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-13.
Murrieta Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Murrieta Mesa hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. It's a different story for Murrieta Valley, though, as they've only averaged .156. Will they be able to contain Murrieta Mesa's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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