The Natomas Nighthawks will face off against the El Camino Eagles at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Natomas is looking for their season's first victory.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Natomas' offense. They came up short against West Campus on Tuesday, falling 28-0.
Meanwhile, El Camino can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Natomas a 20-0 shutout. With that win, the Eagles brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
AJ Maldonado and Roan Vogel made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Maldonado struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Vogel pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Maldonado went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Vogel scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That triple was Maldonado's first of the season.
In other batting news, Brandon Flohr was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He also brought in two RBI, marking his first of the season. Fernando Ruelas was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
El Camino always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .842. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Natomas' defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for El Camino, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Natomas might still be hurting after the 20-0 loss they got from El Camino in their previous meeting on Monday. Will Natomas have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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