Aztec Eagles
| 04/08/25 @ Compton Early College | 30 |
| 02/18/25 vs Animo Bunche | 21 |
| 03/20/25 vs Compton Early College | 20 |
| 03/25/25 vs Animo City of Champions | 16 |
| 02/27/25 @ Inglewood | 16 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Animo Leadership). They put the hurt on the Compton Early College Rising Phoenix with a sharp 30-5 win on Tuesday. The Aztec Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by eight runs or more this season.
Andrew Lopez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up five earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Animo Leadership is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 7-10 otherwise. Lopez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring five runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Those five runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Animo Leadership got a massive performance out of Axel Serrano, who got on base in all six of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. What's more, Serrano posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Adam Enriquez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Animo Leadership lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Animo Leadership's victory bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Compton Early College, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Animo Leadership will square off against Shalhevet at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Aztec Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Firehawks have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Compton Early College, they will face off against Environmental Charter on Thursday.
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