Sadly, Valley Oaks CES is still looking for their first win of the season after five contests. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 38-3 walloping at the hands of the Sun Valley Magnet Pioneers on Monday.
For Sun Valley Magnet's part, Diego Loredo made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Loredo has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Loredo was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring seven runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sun Valley Magnet got a massive performance out of Octavio Ortega, who went 3-for-5 with four stolen bases, seven RBI, and four runs. Ortega is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Joaquin Cadena was another key contributor, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI.
Valley Oaks CES's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Sun Valley Magnet, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3.
Valley Oaks CES has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Discovery at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Valley Oaks CES is facing Discovery at the right time seeing as Discovery is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Sun Valley Magnet, they will head out on the road to take on Triumph Charter at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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