Hamilton had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 10-11 to make it four. They fell 4-1 to the University Wildcats. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Yankees couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for University, their victory bumped their record up to 9-13. The game was the first time they have beaten Hamilton on their field since April 17, 2024.
For University's part, Angel Huerta was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Huerta is becoming a predictor of University's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 2-1 (and 7-12 when he doesn't). Huerta was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Huerta wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was DJ Pichetrungsi, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Hamilton will square off against rival Los Angeles CES at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, University is set to challenge their familiar foe Westchester at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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