For the second straight game, Sonora will face off against Esperanza. The Raiders will take on the Aztecs at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Sonora's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Esperanza's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Monday, Sonora earned a 4-1 victory over Esperanza.
Robby Blaine
| 03/01/25 @ Costa Mesa | 5 |
| 04/04/25 @ Esperanza | 4 |
| 04/23/25 @ Brea Olinda | 3 |
| 04/30/25 @ Troy | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Sunny Hills | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Robby Blaine spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Sonora is 7-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 9-10 otherwise.
At the plate, Sonora's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ruben Garcia, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Garcia a new career-high. Tucker Hunnicutt was another, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Sonora hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive games.
Esperanza has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-17 record this season. As for Sonora, their victory bumped their record up to 16-11.
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