The Arvin Bears will head out on the road to take on the Tehachapi Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Arvin: 3.4, Tehachapi: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Wednesday, Arvin came up short against Tehachapi and fell 5-2. Arvin has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jesus Aguilar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Arvin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mateo Alvarez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Alvarez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Arvin's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-8. As for Tehachapi, they pushed their record up to 21-7 with that victory, which was their ninth straight on the road.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Arvin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Tehachapi struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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