04/11/25 @ Benjamin Davis | 9-5 |
04/08/25 vs Benjamin Davis | 7-1 |
04/04/25 @ Westfield | 7-0 |
04/01/25 vs Westfield | 13-2 |
03/29/25 vs MacArthur | 5-4 |
Aldine won the last time they faced Benjamin Davis and things went their way on Friday too. The Mustangs came out on top against the Falcons by a score of 9-5. Winning may never get old, but the Mustangs sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Jansyel Barbosa and Gabriel Nunez made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Barbosa struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Nunez tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the most strikeouts Barbosa has posted since back in April of 2024. At bat, Barbosa scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Nunez scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alberto Gonzalez was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Alexander Martinez was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Aldine's victory bumped their record up to 15-3. As for Benjamin Davis, they now have a losing record of 9-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aldine will host Eisenhower at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in the Mustangs' favor as the team sits on 12 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Eagles have been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. As for Benjamin Davis, they will welcome Westfield at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a 14-game losing streak.
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