While Esperanza's victory against Buena Park wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Aztecs had just enough and edged out the Coyotes 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Aztecs have posted since February 25th.
Brody Reeds
| 04/04/26 vs Buena Park | 7 |
| 03/25/26 vs Wilsonville | 4 |
| 02/25/26 @ Savanna | 3 |
| 03/26/25 @ Buena Park | 3 |
| 03/13/26 vs Sunny Hills | 2 |
Brody Reeds made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Esperanza is 5-2 when Reeds posts two or more runs, but 4-6 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Adrian Cortez looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
Reeds wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Sesma, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Esperanza's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-8. As for Buena Park, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Esperanza will face off against Troy at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Buena Park, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Schurr at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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