For the second straight game, Everett Alvarez will face off against North Monterey County. The Eagles will welcome the Condors at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Everett Alvarez has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with six straight losses, while North Monterey County will come in with four straight wins.
Everett Alvarez managed to slip by North Monterey County the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Eagles lost 24-2 to the Condors on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Eagles have suffered against the Condors since May 4, 2019.
For North Monterey County's part, Huck Blanton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Blanton has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, George Padilla was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and three RBI. Leo Cruz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
North Monterey County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .654. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .346 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Everett Alvarez's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for North Monterey County, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
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