Orange Cove came tearing into Wednesday's contest with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 13-4 margin over the Strathmore Spartans. Orange Cove might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Juan Lizaola made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Lizaola was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played.
In other batting news, Josiah Guerra was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Roger Torres was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Orange Cove pushed their record up to 15-7 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Strathmore, their loss dropped their record down to 10-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orange Cove will stay at home for another game and welcome Wonderful College Prep Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Strathmore will take on Woodlake at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Woodlake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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