Jordan came out on top against San Jacinto on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Panthers took their game against the Tigers 7-3. The victory was familiar territory for the Panthers, who have now won three contests in a row.
Matthew Alcala spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Adrian Lara
| 02/24/26 @ Dominguez | 3 |
| 04/08/26 @ San Jacinto | 2 |
| 04/07/26 @ Avalon | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs Rolling Hills Prep | 2 |
| 03/14/26 @ El Monte | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
On the hitting side, Adrian Lara was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. He has become a key player for Jordan: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-8 otherwise.
Jordan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Jordan's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for San Jacinto, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 12-9-1.
Jordan wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 10-1 defeat against Long Beach Poly on the 15th. As for San Jacinto, they have also already played their next game, a 15-2 loss against Elsinore on the 14th.
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