Brawley had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by a 13-4 margin over the La Jolla Vikings on Wednesday. With that victory, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.

Sergio Garcia
04/02/25 @ La Jolla | 4 |
03/28/25 vs Calexico | 2 |
03/21/25 vs Southwest EC | 2 |
03/10/25 @ Temecula Valley | 1 |
03/04/25 vs Imperial | 2 |
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Sergio Garcia was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He has become a key player for Brawley: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, Brawley got a massive performance out of Rane Reeves, who went 3-for-5 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Reeves has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Tate Preece, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Brawley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .558. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as La Jolla only posted an OBP of .355.
Brawley's win bumped their record up to 5-8. As for La Jolla, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. We've got a battle between Wildcats coming up. Las Vegas' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Brawley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for La Jolla, they will challenge Imperial at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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