Montebello is 10-0 against Bell Gardens since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Montebello Oilers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bell Gardens Lancers at 3:30 p.m. The last six games Montebello has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Tuesday, Montebello had just enough and edged Bell Gardens out 5-3. Five seems to be a good number for Montebello as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Jeremy Vargas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Fernando Cruz was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Gus Salazar, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Montebello is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Bell Gardens, their loss dropped their record down to 11-7.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Montebello hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .405. However, it's not like Bell Gardens struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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