Alameda proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by nine) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the James Logan Colts, sneaking past 7-5. While the Hornets didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Sam Berger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
In other batting news, Darren Hurst was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Alameda is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for James Logan, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alameda will take on Freedom at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for James Logan, they will face off against Berkeley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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