Canyon Hills had lost five games at home dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 7-10-2 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They skirted past the Crawford Colts 11-10. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Rattlers' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Taylon Sheriff was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Canyon Hills: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-10-2 otherwise. Elijah Shoate was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Rattlers
| 04/22/25 vs Crawford | 14 |
| 04/17/25 @ Lincoln | 6 |
| 04/15/25 vs Lincoln | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Southwest SD | 9 |
| 04/03/25 @ Orange Glen | 11 |
| + 30 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Canyon Hills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
As for Crawford, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season. Their defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
On Crawford's side, Alejandro Guzman was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that Guzman has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Hector Fuentes, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Looking ahead, Canyon Hills will head out to take on San Dieguito Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rattlers are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. Crawford will be paying especially close attention to Canyon Hills' match: after Canyon Hills faces off against San Dieguito Academy, they'll take on Crawford again at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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