Vista del Lago is 0-7 against Rancho Verde since May of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Vista del Lago Ravens will look to defend their home field against the Rancho Verde Mustangs at 3:15 p.m. Rancho Verde took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Vista del Lago, who comes in off a win.
Vista del Lago will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs two weeks ago, then bounced right back against Cathedral City on Tuesday. Everything went Vista del Lago's way against Cathedral City as Vista del Lago made off with a 10-2 win. Considering the Ravens have won three games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Billy Cervantes looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rocky Mendoza, who scored three runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Evan Kosonoy was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Vista del Lago always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cathedral City only posted an OBP of .381.
Meanwhile, Rancho Verde entered their contest against Notre Dame on Monday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Rancho Verde fell just short of Notre Dame by a score of 9-7. The Mustangs just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Hector Rivas made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Cabral, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Rancho Verde's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Vista del Lago, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Vista del Lago has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rancho Verde struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Vista del Lago couldn't quite get it done against Rancho Verde when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 4-1. Will Vista del Lago have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
