Mojave had to endure a 23-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Democracy Prep Agassi Campus Blue Knights on Thursday and snuck past 9-8. Mojave's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Christian Farias made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Farias was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christian Garcia, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Like Mojave, Democracy Prep Agassi Campus also got a great game from a two-way player: Aviv Tucker. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). Tucker has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Tucker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Stefon Cummings and Ryan Anderson stepped up to the plate in a big way. Cummings scored a run and stole five bases while going 2-for-3, while Anderson scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Cam Lowe, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Mojave made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-12. As for Democracy Prep Agassi Campus, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Mojave will be playing at home against Pahrump Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Democracy Prep Agassi Campus, they will head out on the road to challenge Boulder City at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Boulder City will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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