Contreras hadn't done well against Mendez recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Cobras came out on top against the Jaguars by a score of 9-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cobras.
Axcan Martinez
| 04/09/25 vs Mendez | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Roybal | 1 |
| 02/21/25 @ Santee | 1 |
| 02/19/25 vs Smidt Tech | 2 |
Axcan Martinez made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has become a key player for Contreras: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-5 otherwise. Martinez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Manuel Alvarado, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last five games he's played.
Contreras pushed their record up to 5-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Mendez, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Mendez beat Contreras by a score of 10-5 on Friday.
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