Nimitz was the 7-2 winner over Eisenhower when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Cougars fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 7-6 on Friday.
Alberto Cerino
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Alberto Cerino put in work while hitting and pitching. He tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Andrew Gomez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Andrew Curtis, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Nimitz has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Eisenhower, with the win, they broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nimitz will head out to face off against Spring at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Eisenhower, they are taking a road trip to take on Aldine at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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