For the second straight game, Van Nuys will face off against Monroe. The Wolves will head out on the road to square off against the Vikings at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Van Nuys is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Van Nuys had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Monroe on Wednesday. The Wolves blew past the Vikings 10-3.
Joaquin Boche
| 05/07/25 vs Monroe | 4 |
| 02/24/25 vs Reseda | 3 |
| 05/02/25 vs Grant | 2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Heritage Christian | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Faith Baptist | 2 |
Joaquin Boche and Joel Enciso made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Boche tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Meanwhile, Enciso tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Boche has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Boche went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Enciso went 1-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Those four hits gave Boche a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nate Renard, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Gorge Ortiz also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Van Nuys kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matches.
Van Nuys pushed their record up to 15-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Monroe, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-9.
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