For the second straight game, Sunny Hills will face off against Esperanza. The Lancers will be playing at home against the Aztecs at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
On Wednesday, Sunny Hills was able to grind out a solid victory over Esperanza, taking the game 6-3.
Andrew Choi
| 04/30/25 @ Esperanza | 8 |
| 02/28/25 vs Orange | 6 |
| 04/23/25 vs Troy | 4 |
| 03/04/24 vs South East | 4 |
| 04/16/25 vs Brea Olinda | 3 |
Andrew Choi was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. He has become a key player for Sunny Hills: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three RBI, but 3-18 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Oliver Botch looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Mateo Ramirez, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Sunny Hills' success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 2-19 when he doesn't). Andre Katayama was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs.
Sunny Hills was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Sunny Hills' win bumped their record up to 5-19. As for Esperanza, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
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