California won against Whittier on Wednesday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Condors came out on top against the Cardinals by a score of 8-3. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 8-0 win on Wednesday.
Adam Vitela
| 05/01/26 @ Whittier | 3 |
| 04/02/26 @ Peninsula | 3 |
| 03/23/26 vs Spanish Springs | 3 |
| 02/25/26 @ Baldwin Park | 3 |
| 04/10/26 vs El Rancho | 2 |
| + 14 more games |
Adam Vitela was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run. He has become a key player for California: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three hits, but 8-13 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Adrian Villaneuva got the start for California and what a start it was: he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Villaneuva has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jacob Duarte, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. California is 5-1 when Duarte posts two or more runs, but 7-12 otherwise. Nicholas Pagani was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
California was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win was the third in a row for California, bringing their record up to 12-13. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Whittier, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-13 record this season.
California will be playing at home against Norwalk at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Whittier, they will head out to challenge Los Amigos at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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