Bourgade Catholic had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the North Valley Christian Academy Lions by a score of 5-1 on Wednesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Golden Eagles as it put an end to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season.
AJ Diaz spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five).

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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alexander Guzak, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Tyson Trujilo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Looking ahead, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Golden Eagles face off against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Valley Christian Academy, they will be taking part in a tournament against Parker at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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