Cristo Rey Atlanta are on the road again on Wednesday to play the Mays Raiders at 5:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Monday, Cristo Rey Atlanta earned a 9-6 win over Holy Spirit Prep.
Alonso Rodriguez made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alfonso Rodriguez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Ethan Minor, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Mays can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-0 margin over Lithia Springs. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Mays.
Mays let TyReon Byner and Amari Robinson loose on the outfield. Byner scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Robinson scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Slaton, who scored three runs.
Cristo Rey Atlanta's victory bumped their record up to 5-6-2. As for Mays, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-11.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cristo Rey Atlanta has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Mays struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cristo Rey Atlanta beat Mays 15-12 when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Will Cristo Rey Atlanta repeat their success, or does Mays have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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