Gabrielino hasn't had much luck against El Monte recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Lions at 3:30 p.m. Gabrielino has given up an average of 18.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gabrielino is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against South El Monte, falling 13-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which Gabrielino was not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, El Monte had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Arroyo by a score of 7-4 on Friday.
Eve Reyes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Naima Rodriguez and Sophia Herrera did most of the damage at the plate: Rodriguez scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Herrera scored two runs while going 1-for-2. The dominant performance also gave Rodriguez a new career-high in doubles (two). Victoria Valdez was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
El Monte's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Gabrielino, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Gabrielino suffered a grim 16-2 defeat to El Monte when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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