Baseball Game Preview: Greenfield Bruins vs. Everett Alvarez Eagles

For the second straight game, Greenfield will face off against Everett Alvarez. The Bruins will square off against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Greenfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.

Greenfield had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Everett Alvarez on Wednesday. The Bruins never let the Eagles get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory. The Bruins might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.

Fabian Gonzalez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Greenfield is undefeated when he allows at most three earned runs, but 3-4 otherwise. Gonzalez was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.

Nate Trujillo

Runs (Career)

04/23/25 vs Everett Alvarez	3
04/02/25 vs Monte Vista Christian	2
03/18/25 @ Gonzales	2
03/07/25 @ Watsonville	1
03/06/25 vs Marina	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nate Trujillo, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Danny Nava, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Greenfield's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-4. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Everett Alvarez, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-10.

Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Greenfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .477. However, it's not like Everett Alvarez struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.