South El Monte are taking a road trip to challenge Marshall at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
On Wednesday, South El Monte came up short against Rosemead and fell 8-5. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
South El Monte saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Mata, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Marshall's offense. They lost 9-0 to Arroyo on Wednesday. The Eagles have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Marshall's loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for South El Monte, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-10.
South El Monte's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. South El Monte has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Marshall, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will South El Monte continue to outrun the ball?
South El Monte got the 'W' when the teams last played on April 2nd against Marshall by a conclusive 19-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for South El Monte since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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