The Alhambra Lions will face off against the ALA - Gilbert North Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Alhambra's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They put the hurt on Central with a sharp 23-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now won nine in a row.
The team relied heavily on Anthony Santos, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Juan Marrufo, who went 2-for-3 with four runs, one triple, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Alhambra kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, ALA - Gilbert North made easy work of Crismon on Thursday and carried off an 8-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Bryson Landon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Landon was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, ALA - Gilbert North got a big performance out of Nash Bigham, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Luke Genet was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
ALA - Gilbert North's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-9. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Alhambra, their win bumped their record up to 17-6.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Alhambra hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .370. However, it's not like ALA - Gilbert North struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
