Lakeview Charter won the last time they faced Valley Oaks CES and things went their way on Friday too. The Lions came out on top against the Vanguards by a score of 14-9. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lions.
Eric Perez
| 05/02/25 vs Valley Oaks CES | 9 |
| 04/04/25 @ Triumph Charter | 7 |
| 02/28/25 vs Northridge Academy | 6 |
| 04/09/25 @ Valley Oaks CES | 5 |
| 03/10/25 @ East Valley | 5 |
Nick Gonzalez and Eric Perez were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Gonzalez pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Perez struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. At the plate, Gonzalez got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Perez went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Gonzalez has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Julian De La Pena was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Jacob Garcia was another key player, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Lakeview Charter always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Lakeview Charter's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Valley Oaks CES, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Lakeview Charter will square off against rival Triumph Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Valley Oaks CES is set to take on their familiar foe Valor Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
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