Baseball Recap: Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy Wins Going Away Against Lucerne Valley

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy won the last time they faced Lucerne Valley and things went their way on Tuesday too. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy was the clear victor by a 22-3 margin over Lucerne Valley. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by six runs or more this season.

Geovanni Aparixo

Runs (Career)

04/15/25 vs Lucerne Valley	3
04/08/25 @ Silver Valley	2
03/28/25 @ Victor Valley Christian	2
04/04/25 vs Academy for Academic Excellence	1
03/17/25 @ Excelsior Charter	1

Kevyn Espinoza and Geovanni Aparixo made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Espinoza pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Aparixo tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 5-6 when he doesn't). At the plate, Espinoza went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs, while Aparixo scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those three runs gave Aparixo a new career-high.

In other batting news, Ryelon Brandt was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. He has become a key player for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 5-6 otherwise. Ivan Cervantes also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Lucerne Valley, they dropped their record down to 2-8 with the loss, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Lucerne Valley: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.