Bell Gardens is 0-10 against Montebello since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bell Gardens Lancers will head out on the road to square off against the Montebello Oilers at 3:30 p.m.
After soaring to a seven-point win in their last game, Bell Gardens came back down to earth on Tuesday. They fell just short of Montebello by a score of 5-3.
For Montebello's part, Jeremy Vargas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Fernando Cruz, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Gus Salazar was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Bell Gardens' loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Montebello, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-5.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Bell Gardens hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Montebello struggles in that department as they've averaged .405. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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