El Capitan scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the El Cajon Valley Braves 21-1. Considering El Capitan has won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Nathan Brzezinski made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Brzezinski has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Brzezinski was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, El Capitan let Kyle Kuhn and Kasen Baker loose on the outfield. Kuhn scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Baker scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Baker is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Matthew Eckis was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
The win was the fourth in a row for El Capitan, bringing their record for this year to 16-9. As for El Cajon Valley, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. El Capitan will take on West Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. El Capitan's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so West Hills' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for El Cajon Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Mount Miguel at 4:00 p.m. El Cajon Valley is facing Mount Miguel at the right time seeing as Mount Miguel is stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
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