Pasadena barely beat Hoover the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bulldogs blew past the Tornados 17-3 on Tuesday. That 14 run margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.
Kaleb Derosier was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Pasadena is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-11-1 otherwise. Derosier was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February.
Harrison Gwaltney
| 04/15/25 @ Hoover | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Burroughs | 1 |
| 03/21/25 @ Crescenta Valley | 1 |
| 02/25/25 vs South Pasadena | 1 |
| 02/22/25 @ Alhambra | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Harrison Gwaltney, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Fabio Castillo, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Pasadena always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .610. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
With the win, Pasadena broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-12-1. As for Hoover, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Hoover will host Oak Park at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tornados are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. Pasadena will be paying especially close attention to Hoover's game: after Hoover faces off against Oak Park, they'll take on Pasadena again at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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