Brackenridge came out on top against Highlands on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run third inning. The Eagles never let the Owls get on the board and left with a 16-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
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Jordan Monroy and Andres Gallegos were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Monroy tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gallegos didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Monroy also tossed no walks, which is notable because Brackenridge is 4-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-5 otherwise. At bat, Monroy went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two doubles, while Gallegos went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI. Those two doubles gave Monroy a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Polendo, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. He is becoming a predictor of Brackenridge's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 5-7 when he doesn't). Mateo Reyna was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Brackenridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highlands only posted an OBP of .278.
Brackenridge now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Highlands, they dropped their record down to 4-16 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Brackenridge is set to square off against their familiar foe Edison at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Highlands will take on rival Sam Houston at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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