It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but West Covina ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past the Rowland Raiders 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2023.
Marcus Mayweather
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Marcus Mayweather made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of West Covina's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is undefeated (and 8-9 when he doesn't). Mayweather was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Michael Gutierrez looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Andrew Maldonado was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Marciano Ramirez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
West Covina lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for West Covina and bumps their season record up to 12-9. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games. As for Rowland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
West Covina will have a chance to go back-to-back against Rowland: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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