Downey hadn't done well against La Mirada recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Vikings had just enough and edged out the Matadores 3-2. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 8-6 victory on Wednesday.
Xavier Renteria
| 04/24/26 vs La Mirada | 5 |
| 04/17/26 @ Bellflower | 6 |
| 04/01/26 vs Heritage Christian | 7 |
| 03/25/26 vs Paramount | 8 |
| 03/11/26 @ Glendora | 6 |
Downey got a great performance from Xavier Renteria as he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Renteria has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Downey's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Roel Mercedes, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Downey has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-10 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch. As for La Mirada, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-6.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Downey will take on rival Gahr at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Vikings 4, the Gladiators 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, La Mirada is set to face off against their familiar foe Bellflower at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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