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Prayers Sweep Devils at Home, Musco Hits Grand Slam
By Gemmie Nye,Sacramento Sports Chronicle
The Sacramento Prayers (21-3) continued their dominant season by sweeping the three-game series against the Washington Devils (6-18) at Sacramento Stadium. The Prayers outscored the Devils 22-7 across the series, fueled by home runs and stellar starting pitching, proving why they are the league leaders.
Murguia Powers Opening Victory (April 26th)
The Prayers took Game 1 easily, 7-1, behind another huge performance from left fielder Eli Murguia. Murguia was the Player of the Game, going 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Sacramento's offense hit three home runs in the game, with Alex Velasquez chipping in a two-run shot and shortstop Luis Martinez adding his fifth home run of the year. Starter Fernando Salazar (W, 4-0) was excellent, allowing only one run over 8.1 innings.
Clutch Hitting Secures Tight Win (April 27th)
Sacramento narrowly escaped with a 4-3 victory in the second game. The Prayers' scoring was capped by a run-scoring double from Bret Perez in the sixth and a solo home run from Eli Murguia in the seventh. Starter Bernardo Andretti (W, 2-1) earned the win, pitching 7.0 innings and striking out five. Luis Prieto notched his league-leading 10th save of the season, but the win came at a cost, as both Perez (while running the bases) and Prieto (while throwing) suffered injuries.
Musco Slugs Prayers to Rout (April 28th)
The series concluded with an 11-3 blowout win, highlighted by an unforgettable performance from second baseman Edwin Musco. Musco went 2-for-2 with two home runs, including a massive grand slam in the fourth inning, driving in six runs total and earning Player of the Game honors. Curt Liston also hit his second home run of the year. Starting pitcher Russ Gray (W, 5-0) kept his perfect record intact, tossing 7.0 innings while surrendering only two runs.
The Sacramento Prayers' record improves to 21-3 as they continue their exceptional start to the season.
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