Compton Early College had lost five straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-9 to make it six. They lost 13-3 to the Glenn Eagles. The Rising Phoenix were not able to make up for their defeat to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
As for Glenn, their record is now 3-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Glenn's part, Michael Perez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Perez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evan Perez, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jonah Mason, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Looking ahead, Compton Early College will square off against Environmental Charter at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rising Phoenix's pitchers better be ready for this one: the White Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Glenn, they will challenge Whitney at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.27 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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