Marquez is 7-2 against Maywood Academy since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Marquez Gladiators will look to defend their home field against the Maywood Academy Nighthawks at 1:15 p.m. Marquez is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Marquez is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Maywood Academy (and have done all season long). Marquez's pitcher stepped up to hand Maywood Academy a 16-0 shutout on Monday. The victory was some much needed relief for Marquez as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jaime Hernandez made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Hernandez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Derek Vazquez was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Jason Gutierrez was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
Marquez's win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Maywood Academy, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
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