Don Lugo's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Baldwin Park Braves 14-7. This was payback for Don Lugo, who suffered an 8-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Isaiah Figueroa made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Figueroa was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other pitching news, David Rivera looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits (and not a single walk).
Back at the plate, Isaac Jimenez was incredible, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run. Another player making a difference was Joshua Morales, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Baldwin Park's side, Damian Andrade was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Mathew Chavez, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Baldwin Park was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
The win got Don Lugo back to even at 9-9-1. As for Baldwin Park, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12-1 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Don Lugo by a score of 6-4.
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