For the second straight game, San Joaquin Memorial will face off against Madera. The Panthers will host the Coyotes at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. San Joaquin Memorial is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
San Joaquin Memorial hadn't beaten Madera on the road since April 3, 2024 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. The Panthers walked away with a 5-2 win over the Coyotes.
Joe Alvarez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, San Joaquin Memorial's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Max Rusk, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.
San Joaquin Memorial's win bumped their record up to 20-5. As for Madera, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-9-1 record this season.
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