San Carlos took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against St. Michael, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Braves had just enough and edged out the Cardinals 9-8.
Elgin Valenzuela made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 6.2 innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off 13 hits. Valenzuela was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bennett Victor, Jr., who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Cameron Stevens was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
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| 03/07/26 - Home | 9-8 W |
| 03/07/26 - Home | 0-15 L |
| 04/22/24 - Home | 16-1 W |
| 04/22/24 - Home | 17-7 W |
San Carlos' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for St. Michael, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
San Carlos has already played their next game, a 15-0 loss against Alchesay on the 10th. As for St. Michael, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 9-3 win against Many Farms on the 10th.
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