The Barstow Aztecs will face off against the Victor Valley Jackrabbits at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
Barstow's last matchup with Adelanto could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Thursday. The Aztecs came up short against the Saints, falling 8-1. The Aztecs have struggled against the Saints recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Kahlil Pope was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Victor Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They walked away with a 5-1 win over Silverado on Tuesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Vincent Duran was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Davian Dominguez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Victor Valley's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Barstow, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.
Barstow's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Aztecs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Victor Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Barstow continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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