Esperanza was the 5-1 winner over Brea Olinda when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Esperanza Aztecs took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Brea Olinda Wildcats on Tuesday.
Esperanza saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jude Nelson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Josh Sanchez, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Esperanza always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Esperanza's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Brea Olinda, their win bumped their record up to 4-8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Esperanza will face off against Yorba Linda at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Yorba Linda is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Esperanza will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Brea Olinda, they will head out on the road to challenge Canyon at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Canyon: 3.5, Brea Olinda: 4.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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