The Camarillo Scorpions will venture away from home to square off against the Moreno Valley Vikings at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Camarillo will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Camarillo is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over Orange Vista. The Scorpions' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matchups.
Blaise Meylemans
| 05/15/25 vs Orange Vista | 3 |
| 05/02/25 vs Royal | 0 |
| 04/25/25 @ Moorpark | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Pacifica | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Simi Valley | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Blaise Meylemans was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Camarillo's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 9-16 when he doesn't).
In other pitching news, Braden Huber tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Camarillo is 5-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 8-14 otherwise.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brayden Smith, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Moreno Valley beat Lakewood 9-6 on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vikings.
A. Vasquez looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, JJ Vazquez was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of E. Zendejas, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Moreno Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive contests.
Camarillo's record is now 13-16. As for Moreno Valley, their record now sits at 18-10.
