After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Rancho Verde, Moreno Valley was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Lakeside Lancers. For the Vikings, this counts as revenge for the 12-1 win the Lancers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2021.
Alexys Vasquez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mia Licon, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Lia Sandoval was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Moreno Valley's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Lakeside, their record now sits at 4-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Moreno Valley will take on Citrus Hill at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Lakeside, they will square off against California Military Institute at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers are facing the Rough Riders at the right time seeing as the Rough Riders are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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