If Cordova was riding high off their 13-0 takedown of Johnson last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cordova Lancers fell 5-1 to the Leroy Greene Academy Lions on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cordova of the 11-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Levi Nyberg put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Nyberg was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Nyberg wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gage Cordova, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Leroy Greene Academy's side, Andrew Moralez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit. Moralez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Eddie Ames was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Syrus Gray was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Cordova dropped their record down to 10-11-1 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Leroy Greene Academy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 14-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cordova will square off against Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cordova is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Leroy Greene Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Sacramento Country Day at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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