Saddleback's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They skirted past the Santiago Cavaliers 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Roadrunners have posted since February 22nd.
Diego Enriquez made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Ruben Gutierrez
| 03/21/25 vs Santiago | 3 |
| 03/08/25 @ Morningside | 2 |
| 04/23/24 vs Calvary Chapel | 2 |
| 03/01/24 vs Godinez Fundamental | 2 |
| 03/04/25 vs Westminster | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ruben Gutierrez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Jerry Arevalo-Reyes was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Saddleback was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Santiago only posted a batting average of .192.
The win got Saddleback back to even at 5-5-1. As for Santiago, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saddleback will welcome Santa Ana Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Saddleback is facing Santa Ana Valley at the right time seeing as Santa Ana Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Santiago, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bolsa Grande at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Santiago's pitchers better be ready for this one: Bolsa Grande has averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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