Coolidge scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They put the hurt on the San Miguel Vipers with a sharp 19-2 victory. Considering Coolidge has won six matches by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Athyn Alphus-Garcia made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits. Alphus-Garcia was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Riley Hamilton was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Salim Sesma, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
Coolidge's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-8. As for San Miguel, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-14.
Coolidge will head out on the road to square off against Florence at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for San Miguel, they will be playing at home against Palo Verde at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Palo Verde is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning San Miguel will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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