Barstow extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-11 in the process. They lost 14-1 to the Victor Valley Jackrabbits. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 12, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Barstow saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joseph Hererra, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Victor Valley, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-12. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Victor Valley's side, Tyler Aguilar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits. Aguilar has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emilio Sbolci, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Robert Middlebrooks was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Barstow will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Silverado at 3:15 p.m. on the 30th. As for Victor Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Granite Hills at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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