After three games on the road, Alhambra is heading back home. They will take on the Las Lomas Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Alhambra's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Las Lomas' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Alhambra's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against Miramonte on Thursday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 1-0 to the Matadors, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Cameron Millar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Nate Liddicoat was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Las Lomas scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 17-3 margin over Hayward. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Las Lomas with their most commanding win of the season.
Gram Thomas looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Las Lomas got a massive performance out of Brady Wright, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Noah Lathrop was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Alhambra's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Las Lomas, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Alhambra has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Las Lomas struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Alhambra beat Las Lomas 6-2 in their previous meeting back in March. Does Alhambra have another victory up their sleeve, or will Las Lomas turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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