McClintock is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Friday. They will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Alhambra Lions at 3:45 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, McClintock needed a bit of extra time to put away Maricopa. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Rams, sneaking past 5-4. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 17, 2018, but that streak is no more.
Javier Alvarado made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season.
Alvarado wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alex Nemecek, who scored a run while going 2-for-5. Maurice Boone also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Alhambra, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They blew past Desert Mountain 10-4 on Thursday.
Christopher Martinez was a standout: he scored three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ricardo Fonseca, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Alhambra now has a winning record of 3-2. As for McClintock, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
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