There's no place like home for Mt. Eden, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. Everything went their way against the Tennyson Lancers on Tuesday as they made off with an 11-1 win. Considering the Monarchs' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Branden Vilayphanh
| 02/26/25 @ Washington | 5 |
| 03/24/25 @ Hayward | 3 |
| 03/07/25 @ Oakland Tech | 3 |
| 03/19/25 vs Moreau Catholic | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Tennyson | 1 |
Branden Vilayphanh was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Mt. Eden's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is 2-1 (and 5-7 when he doesn't). Vilayphanh was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in February.
In other batting news, Javier Alfaro III was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryan Zamora, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mt. Eden always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mt. Eden moved to 7-8 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Tennyson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Mt. Eden will have a chance to go back-to-back against Tennyson: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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