Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Environmental Charter). They blew past the Compton Early College Rising Phoenix 20-3 on Tuesday. The White Tigers haven't had any issues with the Rising Phoenix recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Alex Herrera
| 02/28/25 @ Golden Valley | 8 |
| 02/21/25 @ Lawndale | 5 |
| 02/24/25 @ Gardena | 4 |
| 02/18/25 @ Hawthorne Math & Science Academy | 3 |
| 03/15/25 @ Lennox Academy | 2 |
Alex Herrera and Christian Salazar made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Herrera pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Salazar pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. Herrera is becoming a predictor of Environmental Charter's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't). At bat, Herrera scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Salazar scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Salazar is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Nathan Mada was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, two triples, and three runs. He also brought in four RBI, which is notable because Environmental Charter is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 2-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Robert Lopez, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Environmental Charter was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Environmental Charter's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Compton Early College, they dropped their record down to 0-9 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Environmental Charter will take on Animo Leadership at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Compton Early College, they will square off against Animo City of Champions at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Compton Early College is facing Animo City of Champions at the right time seeing as Animo City of Champions is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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