After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Fremont, Mendez was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Gardena Panthers. That's more bragging rights for the Jaguars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mendez's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Fernando Torres, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Lennox Macias was another, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Mendez's record now sits at 6-11. As for Gardena, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mendez will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Hollywood at 2:15 p.m. on the 30th. As for Gardena, they will take on Monroe in a tournament on the 26th.
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