Environmental Charter was handed a eight-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the University Wildcats 7-6.
Nathan Mada was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three doubles and three RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high.
Christian Salazar
| 03/25/25 @ Compton Early College | 4 |
| 04/10/25 vs Compton Early College | 3 |
| 04/19/25 vs University | 2 |
| 03/31/25 vs Animo Leadership | 2 |
| 03/15/25 @ Lennox Academy | 2 |
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In other batting news, Environmental Charter let Christian Salazar and Carlos Leanos run wild. Salazar went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Leanos went 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. Salazar is becoming a predictor of Environmental Charter's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-5 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Robert Lopez, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Environmental Charter was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as University only posted a batting average of .138.
Environmental Charter has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for University, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Environmental Charter will be taking part in a tournament against Rancho Dominguez at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for University, they will head out on the road to challenge Palisades at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. The Dolphins' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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