The Everett Alvarez Eagles will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Stevenson Pirates at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Wednesday, Everett Alvarez was able to grind out a solid victory over Yreka, taking the game 7-4. The win was just what Everett Alvarez needed coming off of a 13-0 loss in their prior contest.
Diego Corona made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Corona was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Roman Garcia was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ayden Ramirez, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Stevenson waltzed into their game last Thursday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They put the hurt on the Wildcatz with a sharp 13-3 victory. Stevenson might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Like Everett Alvarez, Stevenson also got a great game from a two-way player: Phinn Thomas. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Thomas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Thomas was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three doubles, four RBI, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Stevenson got a big performance out of JJ Hall, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Amani Wilson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Everett Alvarez now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Stevenson, their win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Everett Alvarez hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. However, it's not like Stevenson struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everett Alvarez suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Stevenson in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Everett Alvarez avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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