For the second straight game, Calexico will face off against Central. The Bulldogs will challenge the Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calexico will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Calexico barely beat Central the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bulldogs blew past the Spartans 8-2 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Calexico got a great performance from Antonio Gonzalez as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Gonzalez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Randy Baez, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double. Derek Carrillo also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
Calexico kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Calexico pushed their record up to 16-3-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games. As for Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season.
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