Orange Cove was led to victory by Alon Hernandez, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday. Mendota had no answer to Hernandez as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over 6.1 innings pitched. Hernandez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Hernandez and Orange Cove will challenge Lindsay at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. Hernandez had to take a loss the last time the pair duked it out, losing their match back in May of 2023 14-9. Could another big game from him be enough to change the outcome this time? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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