Alisal hasn't had much luck against Everett Alvarez recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Alisal Trojans will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Everett Alvarez Eagles at 4:30 p.m.
Last Friday, Alisal didn't have quite enough to beat Watsonville and fell 6-5.
Micah Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasmine Estrada, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Everett Alvarez owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Saturday. They came out on top against Rancho Cotate by a score of 5-0.
The result came thanks to Dani Amendola's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Amaris Perez was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Michelle Wallace was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Everett Alvarez hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in four consecutive games.
Alisal suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Everett Alvarez when the teams last played back in March of 2022. Will Alisal have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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