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| 05/09/25 - Away | 10-8 W |
| 05/06/25 - Home | 2-5 L |
| 02/23/24 - Neutral | 4-4 T |
| 02/24/23 - Away | 2-6 L |
| 02/26/22 - Neutral | 2-9 L |
| + 5 more games |
Palo Verde Valley had lost three games straight , but after bumping their record up to 13-11-1 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Brawley Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Yellow Jackets have posted since March 21st.
Dominic Rios was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Demetrius Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Palo Verde Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
As for Brawley, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered against Palo Verde Valley since April 5, 2019.
On Brawley's side, they got a good showing from Aiden Philips, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Philips has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jackson Brummet and Tate Preece did some serious damage despite the final result: Brummet went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Preece went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Preece is becoming a predictor of Brawley's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 10-11 when he doesn't).
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palo Verde Valley will challenge Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Brawley, they will head out to challenge Ramona at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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