It'll be a Battle of the Birds when Stevens Falcons take on Harlan Hawks at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Stevens is headed into the contest having just suffered their closest defeat since April 23, 2024 on Saturday. They fell just short of Sotomayor by a score of 4-2.
Jeremy Gallardo was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Jordan Vargas made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
Meanwhile, Harlan entered their tilt with Holmes on Saturday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Huskies 12-2.
Stevens has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. The win got Harlan back to even at 9-9.
Stevens came up short against Harlan when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 7-4. Can Stevens avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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