With a playoff game on the line, Buena Park rose to the challenge on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Hueneme Vikings as they made off with a 13-4 victory. Buena Park's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Izeah Reyes and Jose Arcos were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Reyes pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Meanwhile, Arcos didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Reyes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Reyes scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Arcos scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Alex Blancas was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Neil Navarro, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Hueneme's side, Luis Cervantes was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
The win (which was Buena Park's third in a row) raised their record to 23-6. As for Hueneme, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-9-1.
Buena Park will head out on the road to face off against Rancho Christian at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Rancho Christian will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Buena Park surely won't give up without a fight. Hueneme does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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