Calexico proved they can win big last Friday (they won by six) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Brawley Wildcats. That's more bragging rights for Calexico, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Calexico got a great performance from David Lara as he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Randy Baez was incredible, getting on base in six of his eight plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Ander Garcia, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his eight plate appearances.
On Brawley's side, Ozyel Villanueva and Rane Reeves put in work while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Villanueva struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Reeves pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. At the plate, Villanueva scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his eight plate appearances, while Reeves scored two runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-7.
In other pitching news, Brawley got a good showing from Bryan Vital, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Vital has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Tanner Currier made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-7. The team also got some help courtesy of Thomas Spears, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his eight plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Brawley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Calexico's victory bumped their record up to 14-9-1. As for Brawley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-9-2.
As of now, neither Calexico nor Brawley have any future games scheduled.
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