Muir hadn't done well against Burbank recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Mustangs' pitcher stepped up to hand the Bulldogs a 5-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-1 back in March.
Conrad Hunziker
| 03/25/25 vs Burroughs | 6 |
| 03/04/25 vs Arcadia | 4 |
| 04/08/25 vs Saugus | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Polytechnic | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Crescenta Valley | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Conrad Hunziker was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Muir is 7-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-6 otherwise. Hunziker was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ezekiel Rodriguez was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Those RBI marked the first that he brought in this season. Bryant Soriano was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Muir and bumps their season record up to 11-7. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Burbank, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-6.
Looking ahead, Muir is taking a road trip to take on Glendale at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Nitros have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.5 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Burbank, they will face off against Arcadia at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Apaches will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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