JW North came into this matchup off a tough eight-run loss last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Moreno Valley Vikings by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-2 last Tuesday.
Isaiah Sanchez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
JW North has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-12-1 record this season. As for Moreno Valley, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-6.
Looking ahead, JW North will square off against El Modena at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Vanguards will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Huskies surely won't give up without a fight. As for Moreno Valley, they will challenge Redlands East Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Vikings 3.2, the Wildcats 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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