The Torres Toros will head out on the road to square off against the Maywood Academy Nighthawks at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Torres is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Torres can't be too worried about heading out to take on Maywood Academy: they just beat Maywood CES at home, who had been dominant on their own field up to that point. Torres walked away with a 9-4 win over Maywood CES on Thursday.
Angel Tostado was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Tostado has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Tostado was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Josue Solis Rojas and Abisai Figueroa did most of the damage at the plate: Solis Rojas scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Figueroa scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances. Solis Rojas is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. Jose Ramos was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Maywood Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sotomayor. The game marked the first time this season in which Maywood Academy was not able to get on the board.
Torres' victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Maywood Academy, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Torres took their win against Maywood Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 8-0. Does Torres have another victory up their sleeve, or will Maywood Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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