Hawks
| 02/24/26 vs Rialto | 6 |
| 02/23/26 @ Apple Valley | 4 |
| 02/21/26 @ Burroughs | 4 |
| 02/20/26 @ Adelanto | 3 |
| 02/21/26 @ Burroughs | 1 |
Knight extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rialto Knights. On the bright side, the six- run effort marked the Hawks' highest-scoring game to date.
Santiago Mendoza made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two doubles. He also brought in two RBI, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Johnny Salazar, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Rialto's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 16, 2025.
On Rialto's side, David Rodriguez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Rodriguez a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Daniel Nunez, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Angel Arroyo was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
Looking ahead, Knight will challenge Chaparral at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rialto, they will take on Adelanto at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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