For the second straight game, North will face off against Arvin. The Stars will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Bears at 4:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (North has three straight victories, Arvin has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
North took an 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Arvin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Stars skirted past the Bears 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Stars have posted since May 12, 2025.
For Arvin's part, Roy Rosales was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Rosales has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Arvin: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, Christian Gomez made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one RBI.
Arvin's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for North, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Arvin's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: North has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. It's a different story for Arvin, though, as they've only averaged .344. Will they be able to contain North's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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