El Modena came tearing into Tuesday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.2 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Aliso Niguel Wolverines by a score of 6-3. For El Modena, this counts as revenge for the 4-0 loss Aliso Niguel walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February.
Eric Ordaz tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Fausto Aguirre picked up the save, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Lukus Alvarado was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Logan Honikel, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Aliso Niguel's side, Tyler Covington made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
El Modena has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. As for Aliso Niguel, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. El Modena will square off against Costa Mesa at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. El Modena is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Aliso Niguel, they will face off against San Juan Hills at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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