| Rivera Packs a Wallop -- Hits 3 HR Against Vikings Friday, April 15th , 2044 Three home runs usually equal a win, but not today at Typhoon Park. The Juarez HS Vikings beat the odds and also beat Adrian Rivera and the Acapulco HS Typhoon, 13-5.
The hot-hitting Rivera had an historic day at the plate with three home runs, 4 hits in 4 at-bats, 5 RBIs and 3 runs scored, but no victory.
"This game is special for me. It's an individual accomplishment," he said. "As a team we didn't have a good day, but the three homers make it better."
Adrian Rivera singled in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off Alejandro Portillo in the 3rd, hit a solo-shot off Alejandro Portillo in the 5th and hit a three-run home run off Vicente Elizalde in the 7th.
This year, Rivera has hit at a .382 clip with 38 RBIs, 10 home runs and 41 runs scored. | | |