The Montebello Oilers will challenge the Walnut Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Montebello's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Walnut's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
While Montebello's victory against Los Altos wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Oilers won by a run and slipped past the Conquerors 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Oilers.
Fernando Cruz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Cruz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
Ben Richards
| 05/05/25 vs Los Altos | 0 |
| 05/02/25 vs Alhambra | 1 |
| 04/24/25 vs Marshall | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Schurr | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Claremont | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
In other pitching news, Ben Richards looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Michael Rios, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Cervantes, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Walnut was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of Dana Hills. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Mustangs have suffered since April 8th.
Walnut's defeat dropped their record down to 8-17. As for Montebello, their record is now 18-8.
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