It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Torres ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Marquez Gladiators out 9-8. This was a revenge contest for Torres, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-2 loss when these two played last Monday.
Abraham Cardenas made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cardenas was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, and a triple.
Cardenas wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Robert Vargas, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Alex Zamora, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Like Torres, Marquez also got a great game from a two-way player: Marino Bikouvaris. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Bikouvaris was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Anthony Molina was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Armando Ordaz was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Torres has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. As for Marquez, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Torres will take on Maywood CES at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Marquez, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Elizabeth at 1:15 p.m. Marquez is facing Elizabeth at the right time seeing as Elizabeth is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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