Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy won against Lucerne Valley on Tuesday with 22 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy was the clear victor by a 22-2 margin over Lucerne Valley. That 20 run margin sets a new team best for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy this season.
Andrew Honnold and Matthew Avila made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Honnold tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Avila struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. At bat, Honnold went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Avila went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Honnold has become a key player for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 5-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy got a massive performance out of Ricky Gutierrez, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those four runs gave Gutierrez a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gabriel Thornburgh, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy
| 04/18/25 @ Lucerne Valley | 22-2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Lucerne Valley | 22-3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Silver Valley | 9-3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Silver Valley | 14-3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Academy for Academic Excellence | 4-3 |
The victory was the fifth in a row for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, bringing their record up to 8-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Lucerne Valley, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Academy of Careers & Exploration at 3:15 p.m. on the 29th. As for Lucerne Valley, they will venture away from home to take on Trona at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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