While Bloomington didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Santa Rosa Academy Rangers on Tuesday, sneaking past 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bruins have posted since April 23, 2025.
Carlos Perez-Quintero got the start for Bloomington and what a start it was: he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nathan Martin, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025. Jayden Lopez was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
The win made it two in a row for Bloomington and bumps their season record up to 6-1. As for Santa Rosa Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Coming up, Bloomington will take on Montclair at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cavaliers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Bruins' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Santa Rosa Academy, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Cathedral City at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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