Baseball Preview: Stevenson Pirates vs. Everett Alvarez Eagles
The Stevenson Pirates will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Everett Alvarez Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Stevenson will be looking to keep their 13-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Stevenson put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season last Thursday. They blew past Watsonville 13-3.
Phinn Thomas made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Thomas has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Thomas was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three doubles, four RBI, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Stevenson got a big performance out of JJ Hall, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Reggie Bell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Everett Alvarez came into Wednesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 7-4 win over Yreka on Wednesday. The victory was just what Everett Alvarez needed coming off of a 13-0 loss in their prior game.
Like Stevenson, Everett Alvarez also got a great game from a two-way player: Diego Corona. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Corona was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Roman Garcia was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ayden Ramirez, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Stevenson's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Everett Alvarez, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Stevenson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .345. However, it's not like Everett Alvarez struggles in that department as they've averaged .364. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Stevenson took their victory against Everett Alvarez in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Stevenson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Everett Alvarez turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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