The Braddock Bulldogs will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Ferguson Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Braddock managed to slip by Florida Christian the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bulldogs lost 12-5 to the Patriots on Friday. The loss put an end to the Bulldogs' undefeated start to the season.
Braddock got a good showing from Alvaro Perez, who tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest earned runs Perez has allowed since back in March of 2025.
At the plate, Braddock saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nick Baluja, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another was Jorge Gonzalez, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Ferguson, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past Schoolhouse Prep 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Falcons have posted since March 19, 2025.
Juan Bauza spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 12 Ks.
Ferguson's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Braddock, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Braddock has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Ferguson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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