After having lost a blowout in their previous game, Notre Dame was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Carter Lions by a score of 5-2. This was a revenge match for Notre Dame, as the team was forced to settle for a 13-3 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Brandon Sanchez made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Sanchez was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Daniel Hernandez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Carter's side, Matthew Valdivia was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Valdivia is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ruben Magana, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Notre Dame's win bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Carter, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Notre Dame will be playing in front of their home fans against San Gorgonio at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. San Gorgonio is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so Notre Dame will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Carter, they will take on Grand Terrace at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Grand Terrace will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Carter surely won't give up without a fight.
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