Campolindo's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Albany Cougars 8-7. With that win, Campolindo brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Colin Rutzen tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Andy Moon, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Cameron Imberg was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Albany's side, they got a good showing from Jude Hatamiya, who struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Hatamiya has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mikey Richards was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Sam Beynon, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Albany lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Campolindo's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Albany, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Campolindo will take on Alhambra at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Campolindo will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Albany will take on Las Lomas at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Albany's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Las Lomas' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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