The Esperanza Aztecs will head out to take on the Troy Warriors at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Esperanza is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
While Esperanza's victory against Buena Park wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Aztecs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Coyotes on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Aztecs have posted since February 25th.
Brody Reeds
| 04/04/26 vs Buena Park | 7 |
| 03/25/26 vs Wilsonville | 4 |
| 02/25/26 @ Savanna | 3 |
| 03/26/25 @ Buena Park | 3 |
| 03/13/26 vs Sunny Hills | 2 |
Brody Reeds was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. He has become a key player for Esperanza: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-6 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Adrian Cortez looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
Reeds wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Sesma, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Troy was able to grind out a solid win over St. Monica on Monday, taking the game 6-2.
Esperanza's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-8. As for Troy, their record now sits at 11-5.
Esperanza came up short against Troy in their previous meeting back in April of 2025, falling 3-0. Can the Aztecs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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