Arroyo Valley dropped their record down to 14-6 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell 5-1 to the Fontana Steelers. Hawks fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Steelers since on Friday.
Arroyo Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Michael Rosas, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
As for Fontana, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-17. The game was the first time they have beaten Arroyo Valley on their field since April 28, 2023.
On Fontana's side, Fernando Padilla spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits. Padilla has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Andres Osegeura, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Fontana is 2-1 when Osegeura posts three or more hits, but 4-16 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Oscar Martinez, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Coincidentally, Arroyo Valley and Fontana will both be playing Rim of the World the next time they take the field. The Hawks will head out to face the Fighting Scots at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, while the Steelers will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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