Gabrielino pushed their score to 16 the last time they played El Monte, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The Gabrielino Eagles had just enough and edged the El Monte Lions out 3-1. The win was just what Gabrielino needed coming off of a 10-1 defeat in their prior matchup.
Carlos Ruiz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isaac Perez, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was N. Castillo, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
Gabrielino's victory bumped their record up to 4-10. As for El Monte, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gabrielino will challenge Mountain View at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for El Monte, they will head out on the road to face off against Rosemead at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rosemead is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning El Monte will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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