After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Charter Oak, Montebello was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the West Covina Bulldogs. The Oilers haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Fernando Cruz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Manny Arana, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025.
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| 02/27/26 - Neutral | 4-3 W |
| 03/26/25 - Away | 6-1 W |
| 04/20/19 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 03/25/17 - Away | 5-8 L |
Montebello's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for West Covina, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Montebello is taking a road trip to square off against San Gabriel at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. This will be the Oilers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for West Covina, they will take on Damien in a tournament on Saturday.
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