Gabrielino Survives Marathon, 3-2

By Corey Kwok

(South El Monte) – Gabrielino endured another marathon…and yet prevailed again, beating South El Monte 3-2 in 9 innings Friday as Vinnie Albelo braved the 103 pitch journey to earn another hard fought win.

The Eagles of Gabrielino keep their MVL mark uninterrupted at 3-0 and have won all three through extra-inning battles, edging El Monte 3-2 last Friday  in 15 innings before squeaking by Mountain View 2-1 this past Wednesday and against South 3-2 in Friday’s nine stanza affair.

Pitching #s these 3 league games for Gabrielino:
Last Fri: 3-2 win def. El Monte (15 innings)
Angel Acosta 9 IP 18 strikeouts 2 hits 2 unearned runs
Vinnie Albelo 6 shutout innings in relief for win
this past Wed: 2-1 win def. Mountain View (8 innings)
Angel Acosta complete game 8 IP 9 Ks 2 hits 1 (earned) run
today: 3-2 win def. South El Monte
V Albelo CG 9 IP 103 pitches

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