East Chicago Central won the last time they faced Gary West Side and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Cardinals blew past the Cougars 15-5. Considering the Cardinals have won five matchups by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Carlos Vasquez
| 05/06/25 vs Gary West Side | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs 21st Century Charter | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Gary West Side | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Hammond Central | 1 |
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Carlos Vasquez and Ivan Rojas were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Vasquez tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rojas pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of East Chicago Central's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is 2-1 (and 4-5 when he doesn't). At the plate, Vasquez went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run, while Rojas went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave Vasquez a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abran Gomez, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Jackyln Becerra also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
East Chicago Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
East Chicago Central pushed their record up to 6-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Gary West Side, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Chicago Central will square off against Highland at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Gary West Side, they will challenge Marquette Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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