The Alhambra Moors will head out on the road to challenge the Marshall Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Alhambra's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Marshall's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Alhambra didn't have quite enough to beat Bell Gardens and fell 3-2. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Alhambra has scored all season.
Matt Garcia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jackson Akers was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a double, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Carlos Hernandez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Marshall came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by an 18-1 margin over El Monte. That looming 18-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Marshall yet this season.
Elijah Lain made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Lain was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Wes Pendleton, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Ryan Pandullo was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Alhambra's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Marshall, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Alhambra was able to grind out a solid victory over Marshall in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, winning 7-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Alhambra since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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