It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but University had no problem doing just that on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Downtown Magnets Suns as they made off with a 23-2 victory. The Wildcats have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Suns, too.
Angel Huerta
| 05/15/25 vs Downtown Magnets | 3 |
| 05/09/25 vs Los Angeles CES | 1 |
| 05/07/25 @ Venice | 0 |
| 05/03/25 vs Rolling Hills Prep | 1 |
| 05/02/25 @ Westchester | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
Angel Huerta made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, University got a massive performance out of David Carrillo, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anthony Moller, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
University always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .683. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win made it two in a row for University and bumps their season record up to 12-15. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Downtown Magnets, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 9-4 record.
Looking ahead, University will challenge Robert F. Kennedy Community at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Bobcats will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight. Downtown Magnets does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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