It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Orange Glen ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Calvin Christian Crusaders. That's more bragging rights for the Patriots, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jacob Morales
| 04/28/25 vs Pacific Ridge | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Doral Academy Red Rock | 2 |
| 05/13/25 vs Calvin Christian | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Coastal Academy | 1 |
| 03/26/25 vs Foothills Christian | 1 |
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Jacob Morales made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Orange Glen is 4-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 8-11 otherwise. Morales was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one run.
In other batting news, Nicki Cardenas was incredible, going 4-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Erick Alcantara, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
Orange Glen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matches.
Orange Glen's win bumped their record up to 12-13. As for Calvin Christian, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Crusaders beat Orange Glen by a score of 11-2 on Wednesday.
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