Cordova's game on Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Center Cougars 11-10. The high-scoring effort was just what Cordova needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
The team relied heavily on Levi Nyberg, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Gage Cordova was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Center's side, Anthony Hernandez put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Hernandez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hernandez wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaidon Howerton-Abernathy, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Gabe Rodriguez-Calouro, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Cordova's win bumped their record up to 6-7-1. As for Center, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Cordova will head out on the road to challenge Rio Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Rio Vista will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Center, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Twelve Bridges at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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