Baseball Game Preview: Everett Alvarez Eagles vs. Greenfield Bruins

After both having extra time off, the Everett Alvarez Eagles and the Greenfield Bruins will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Everett Alvarez is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.

Last Friday, Everett Alvarez didn't have quite enough to beat Pacific Grove and fell 7-5. That's two games in a row now that the Eagles have lost by exactly two runs.

Tyler Victoriano made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ivan Chavez, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Greenfield, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Rancho San Juan 4-3.

Fabian Gonzalez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits.

On the hitting side, Greenfield saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nate Hernandez, who went 1-for-2 with three runs and one double. Those three runs gave Hernandez a new career-high.

Everett Alvarez now has a losing record of 8-9. As for Greenfield, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.

Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Everett Alvarez has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Greenfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .481. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Everett Alvarez might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Greenfield in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.