For the second straight game, Hawthorne will face off against Inglewood. The Cougars are taking a road trip to take on the Sentinels at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
While Hawthorne's victory against Inglewood wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars had just enough and edged out the Sentinels 4-3. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Sentinels: they've now won eight in a row.
Hugo Rodriguez
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Hugo Rodriguez made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Rodriguez wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was David Moreno, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run. Another was Joaquin Arana, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases.
Hawthorne's victory bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Inglewood, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-17.
Inglewood's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hawthorne has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. It's a different story for Inglewood, though, as they've only averaged .328. Will they be able to contain Hawthorne's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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