Eldorado extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 11-14 in the process. They fell 7-2 to the Sierra Vista Mountain Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Firehawks of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Sierra Vista, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 15 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games.
For Sierra Vista's part, Nathan Mayorga looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Mayorga has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Dillon Smith was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Michael Alvarado, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
While Eldorado had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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