Bosco Tech proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by ten) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Bell Gardens Lancers out 4-2.
Aidan Ramos was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Daniel Munoz, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Bell Gardens' side, Saul Carpio was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Carpio has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Carpio was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Carpio wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sam Ponce Leyva, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Bell Gardens didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bosco Tech only tossed three.
Bosco Tech's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Bell Gardens, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 9-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bosco Tech will take on Artesia at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Bell Gardens, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Workman at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Bell Gardens has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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