There's no place like home for Eagle Rock, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They had just enough and edged the Wilson Mules out 4-3. This was a revenge game for Eagle Rock, as the team was forced to settle for a 3-1 loss when these two played last Monday.
Jake Sugi spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Reilly Brousseau was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
On Wilson's side, Christian Alvarado made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Sammy Salcedo was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
The victory got Eagle Rock back to even at 8-8. As for Wilson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-4 record this season.
Eagle Rock will head out on the road to square off against Lincoln at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Lincoln has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Wilson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Marshall at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Wilson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
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