Hoover scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past the Roosevelt Rough Riders 19-3. That's more bragging rights for Hoover, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
AJ Escamilla tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Robert Herrera was a standout: he went 4-for-6 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Lashawn Carey, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5.
Hoover now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Roosevelt, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Hoover will have a chance to go back-to-back against Roosevelt: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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