Rialto took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Riverside Prep, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Knights narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Silver Knights 14-13. The Knights' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
David Rodriguez
| 04/07/25 vs Riverside Prep | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Grand Terrace | 1 |
| 03/26/25 @ Temecula Valley | 1 |
| 03/24/25 vs Bloomington | 1 |
| 03/17/25 @ Carter | 1 |
David Rodriguez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hugo Sanchez and Aydin Ayala did most of the damage at the plate: Sanchez scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4, while Ayala scored a run while going 2-for-4. Isaac Carrillo was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Rialto always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .628. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Rialto's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Riverside Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-6.
Looking ahead, Rialto will face off against Bloomington at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights are facing the Bruins at the right time seeing as the Bruins are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Riverside Prep, they will be playing at home against Colony at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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