Montebello proved they can win big on Friday (they won by seven) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Los Altos Conquerors 2-1. That's more bragging rights for the Oilers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Fernando Cruz was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Cruz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
Ben Richards
| 05/05/25 vs Los Altos | 0 |
| 05/02/25 vs Alhambra | 1 |
| 04/24/25 vs Marshall | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Schurr | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Claremont | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
In other pitching news, Ben Richards looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Michael Rios, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Cervantes, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base.
Montebello has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Los Altos, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16-1 record this season.
Montebello will head out to square off against Walnut at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Los Altos does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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