Baseball Recap: Montebello Wins Going Away Against Bell Gardens

Oilers

Margin (Wins)

03/03/25 vs San Gabriel	28
03/21/25 vs San Gabriel	16
03/18/25 @ San Gabriel	13
03/06/25 @ Mark Keppel	11
03/28/25 @ Mark Keppel	10

While Montebello put up some runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Bell Gardens. The Oilers were the clear victors by a 9-0 margin over the Lancers. Considering the Oilers have won six matches by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Devin Lopez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

In other pitching news, Isaac Solorzano tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Aaron Vallejo, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Fernando Cruz, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.

Montebello always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bell Gardens only posted an OBP of .160.

The win made it two in a row for Montebello and bumps their season record up to 12-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 runs in those games. As for Bell Gardens, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.

Montebello will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Schurr at 3:30 p.m. As for Bell Gardens, they are taking a road trip to take on San Gabriel at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lancers are facing the Matadors at the right time seeing as the Matadors are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.