Everett Alvarez had lost six games at home, but after bumping their record up to 11-12 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They skirted past the San Lorenzo Valley Cougars 7-6. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 13-4 victory the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2022.
Matt Lopez
| 03/22/25 vs North Salinas | 3 |
| 03/08/25 @ Encina | 3 |
| 05/08/25 vs San Lorenzo Valley | 2 |
| 04/30/25 vs North Monterey County | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Pacific Grove | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Roman Garcia and Matt Lopez did most of the damage at the plate: Garcia went 1-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base, while Lopez got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Lopez is becoming a predictor of Everett Alvarez's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 9-11 when he doesn't). Cody Victoriano was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
As for San Lorenzo Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-20 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
On San Lorenzo Valley's side, Brody Egner made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Porter Boyd, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Everett Alvarez and San Lorenzo Valley could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Eagles will face off against Monte Vista Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (857 vs. 418). Meanwhile, San Lorenzo Valley (ranked 884th) will meet Santa Cruz (ranked 374th) at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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