Coachella Valley is 8-2 against Yucca Valley since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Mighty Arabs will be playing at home against the Trojans at 3:30 p.m. Coachella Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Yucca Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Thursday, Coachella Valley was able to grind out a solid win over Twentynine Palms, taking the game 6-2. The victory continues a trend for the Mighty Arabs in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won four in a row.
Rey Figueroa
| 04/10/25 @ Twentynine Palms | 1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Indio | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Desert Mirage | 1 |
| 03/19/25 vs Silverado | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs Granite Hills | 2 |
Rey Figueroa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Daniel Ceja was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Jesus Rivera was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Coachella Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Twentynine Palms only posted a batting average of .222.
Meanwhile, Yucca Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 19-7 to Indio.
Yucca Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Coachella Valley, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.
Everything went Coachella Valley's way against Yucca Valley when the teams last played back in March of 2024, as Coachella Valley made off with an 11-0 victory. Do the Mighty Arabs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Trojans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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