The Everett Alvarez Eagles will venture away from home to take on the Aptos Mariners at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Everett Alvarez has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Aptos will arrive with three straight victories.
Everett Alvarez came up short against Pacific Grove on Thursday, falling 13-3.
Meanwhile, Aptos owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance last Tuesday. They put the hurt on Watsonville with a sharp 9-0 win. That's two games straight that the Mariners have won by exactly nine runs.
Oliver Meyers looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ethan Kaemmerling, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Damien Espinoza, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Aptos hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters every time they've taken the field this season.
Aptos' record now sits at 3-0. As for Everett Alvarez, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Everett Alvarez has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Aptos struggles in that department as they've averaged .533. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everett Alvarez beat Aptos 9-4 when the teams last played back in March of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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