Scorpions
| 04/15/25 vs Apple Valley | 4 |
| 04/12/25 vs Notre Dame | 9 |
| 04/10/25 vs Burroughs | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Burroughs | 1 |
| 04/03/25 vs Serrano | 3 |
| + 15 more games |
For the second straight game, Hesperia will face off against Apple Valley. The Scorpions will take on the Sun Devils at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Hesperia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Hesperia came up short against Apple Valley and fell 7-4.
For Apple Valley's part, Christopher Alvarez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Alvarez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Beau Lloyd, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Aril Jackson also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Apple Valley, bringing their record up to 16-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Hesperia, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-8.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hesperia hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Apple Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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