Javier Guerrero

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO — Southwest baseball continued to dominate Imperial Valley League (IVL), with an 11-5 victory over Palo Verde, Friday, May 2, in El Centro, improving their undefeated streak to 10-0. The Yellow Jackets struck first in their initial at-bat when Troy Pellegrini logged an RBI sacrifice fly. It didn’t take long for the Eagles to strike back, as Southwest reclaimed the lead with one swing of the bat.

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

SAN DIEGO— Padre baseball has belted its way into a five-game win streak, which was much needed, standings-wise, following a four-game skid. San Diego’s current hot streak has nestled the Padres within a half-game of first place (22-11) in the National League West behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (23-11). The San Francisco Giants are hot on the trail, situated a game and a half behind first place with an overall record of 22-13.

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO — Central Union, Vincent Memorial and Calipatria high schools squared off in a tri-meet at Ed Raulson Track in El Centro on Thursday, May 1, where the Spartans outran the opposition in both the boys and girls divisions. Central’s boys won 112-9 over Calipatria and 107-18 over Vincent Memorial. Central’s girls defeated Calipatria 122-1 and Vincent Memorial 113-11.

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO— Buena Vista Park, located near 10th St. and Fieldview in El Centro, officially opened on Saturday, May 3, with a day of family-friendly activities, food, and festivities. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department hosted the inaugural ribbon-cutting event, marking a significant milestone for the community. Mayor Sonia Carter opened the ceremony, expressing gratitude to the City of El Centro staff, contractors, and engineers who brought the project to life.

2 weeks ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

SAN DIEGO — After staking claim atop the MLB mountain with first-place league bragging rights, the San Diego Padres have stumbled down a six-game skid. The Padres have lost six of their last seven contests, including a four-game losing streak and consecutive series losses. Against the Detroit Tigers, San Diego lost Game 1, 6-4, but bounced back to even the series at one apiece after Game 2. The Friars blanked Detroit in Game 2, 2-0.