The University Wildcats will face off against the Downtown Magnets Suns at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
University was handed a 14-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over Los Angeles CES. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last three times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Angel Huerta
| 04/02/25 @ Venice | 11 |
| 04/21/25 @ Palisades | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Westchester | 2 |
| 04/30/25 @ Hamilton | 1 |
| 04/19/25 vs Environmental Charter | 1 |
Angel Huerta was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because University is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 8-14 otherwise. Huerta was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and Downtown Magnets had no trouble coming through when it counted. They were the clear victors by a 14-5 margin over Middle College on Tuesday. Winning may never get old, but the Suns sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
University's victory bumped their record up to 11-15. As for Downtown Magnets, their win bumped their record up to 9-3.
University took their victory against Downtown Magnets in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 18-1 score. Will the Wildcats repeat their success, or do the Suns have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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