While Compton didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Compton Early College Rising Phoenix 27-1 on Thursday. The Tarbabes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
Rafael Vicente and Bobby Carrasco made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Vicente tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Carrasco tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance gave Vicente a new career-low in hits. At bat, Vicente went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple, while Carrasco went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That triple was Vicente's first of the season.
In other batting news, Eric Vera was a standout: he scored three runs while going 2-for-2. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Arturo Loera also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Compton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
| 02/27/25 vs Compton Early College | 27-1 |
| 02/25/25 vs Centennial | 12-1 |
| 02/21/25 @ Compton Early College | 27-3 |
| 02/20/25 @ Centennial | 10-4 |
The victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs over those games. As for Compton Early College, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Compton will venture away from home to challenge Inglewood at 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Compton Early College, they will head out to square off against Centennial at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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