Baseball Game Preview: Arvin Bears vs. Mira Monte Lions

For the second straight game, Arvin will face off against Mira Monte. The Bears will host the Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Arvin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.

Arvin came out on top against Mira Monte on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive ten-run first inning. The Bears blew past the Lions 15-6. Considering the Bears have won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Daniel Ramirez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.

Noe Perez

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/06/25 @ Mira Monte	3
04/22/25 @ Golden Valley	2
04/17/24 @ Golden Valley	2
04/03/24 vs Mira Monte	2
04/10/25 @ Del Oro	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Noe Perez, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian Gomez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.

Arvin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .619. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mira Monte only posted an OBP of .222.

Arvin has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Mira Monte, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-15.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Arvin has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mira Monte struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.