While Esperanza's win against South East wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Aztecs skirted past the Jaguars 8-7.
Esperanza got a great performance from Connor Forshee as he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up five earned runs off five hits.
At the plate, Andrew Sesma was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Tungsten DeArte, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.
Esperanza kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 6-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Esperanza's victory bumped their record up to 13-11. As for South East, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Esperanza will host Troy at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for South East, they will square off against Garfield at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games the Bulldogs have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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