For the second straight game, Lawndale will face off against Inglewood. The Cardinals will venture away from home to challenge the Sentinels at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lawndale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Lawndale will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Inglewood on Tuesday. The Cardinals blew past the Sentinels 14-1. The Cardinals haven't had any issues with the Sentinels recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Issaiah Alvarado
| 04/22/25 @ Leuzinger | 6 |
| 03/04/25 @ Redondo Union | 4 |
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| 04/15/25 @ Santa Monica | 2 |
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Issaiah Alvarado made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over 4.1 innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Lawndale is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 8-9 otherwise. Alvarado was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Seth Alex Rodriguez was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Eddie Dominguez, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Lawndale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Inglewood is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14. As for Lawndale, their record now sits at 14-9.
Inglewood's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lawndale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. It's a different story for Inglewood, though, as they've only averaged .340. Will they be able to contain Lawndale's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
