Azusa came out on top against The Webb Schools on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Aztecs walked away with an 8-5 win over the Gauls.
Aidan Sanchez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Matt Huizar
| 04/08/25 @ Duarte | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ The Webb Schools | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Duarte | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Sierra Vista | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Sierra Vista | 1 |
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On the hitting side, Azusa got a big performance out of Matt Huizar, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Huizar is becoming a predictor of the Aztecs' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-9 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Terry Chavez, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Azusa always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as The Webb Schools only posted an OBP of .355.
Azusa's victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for The Webb Schools, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.
Coming up, Azusa will face off against Nogales at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for The Webb Schools, they will square off against Capistrano Valley Christian at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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