Arleta has not done well against Eagle Rock recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Arleta Mustangs walked away with an 8-4 win over the Eagle Rock Eagles. For Arleta, this counts as revenge for the 7-0 defeat Eagle Rock walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
BRENDA AGUILAR spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Arleta let ISABEL MENA and ADRIANA VASQUEZ DURAN loose on the outfield. MENA scored a run while going 3-for-4, while VASQUEZ DURAN went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double. LEILANI GURROLA was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Eagle Rock's side, Teiya Hermida was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Marysol Jernigan, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Eagle Rock lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Arleta's victory bumped their record up to 13-9-1. As for Eagle Rock, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-7 record this season.
Arleta is on the road again on Wednesday to play Port of Los Angeles at 2:30 p.m. Port of Los Angeles will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Arleta surely won't give up without a fight. As for Eagle Rock, they will challenge Garfield at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Garfield's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Eagle Rock's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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