The Alameda Pirates will head out on the road to take on the Gateway Olympians at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Alameda will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
On Saturday, Alameda earned an 8-4 victory over Arvada.
Angel Arroyo was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hudson Judy, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Gateway lost 11-3 to Skyview on Thursday. Gateway has not had much luck with Skyview recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Mervin Loya was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Alameda's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Gateway, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Alameda has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Gateway struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Alameda took their victory against Gateway in their previous matchup back in May of 2022 by a conclusive 14-8. The rematch might be a little tougher for Alameda 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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