Alhambra is 8-2 against Browne since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Alhambra Lions will be playing at home against the Browne Bruins at 6:00 p.m. Alhambra is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
After soaring to a 18-point victory in their last game, Alhambra came back down to earth on Friday. They fell just short of Mountain View by a score of 7-5.
Jose Escalante put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Escalante was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Hector Villanueva was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Browne entered their tilt with Carl Hayden Community with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 7-2 win over the Falcons last Wednesday.
Sebastian Prado was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. Isaac Amador was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Alhambra's defeat dropped their record down to 12-9. As for Browne, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Alhambra has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Browne struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Alhambra took their victory against Browne when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Alhambra have another victory up their sleeve, or will Browne turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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