Baseball Recap: Garinger Victorious

Garinger took a 23-run defeat the last time they faced off against Berry, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats had just enough and edged out the Cardinals 10-8. Considering the Wildcats' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

Efrain Santana

Runs

04/02/25 vs Berry	2
03/20/25 vs Sugar Creek Charter	2
03/17/25 @ West Mecklenburg	2
03/12/25 @ Olympic	2
03/11/25 vs East Mecklenburg	1

Garinger let Efrain Santana and Edson Hesiquio Alvarez run wild. Santana scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Hesiquio Alvarez scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Santana is becoming a predictor of Garinger's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 0-9 when he doesn't). Ramphy Rodr?guez was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one RBI.

Garinger's victory bumped their record up to 3-10. As for Berry, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Garinger Wildcats duke it out with West Charlotte Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Berry, they will be playing at home against Harding University at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rams have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.17 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of.