Bloomington hasn't had much luck against Summit recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Bruins will be playing in front of their home fans against the SkyHawks at 3:45 p.m. Bloomington has given up an average of 13.3 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bloomington is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Colton, falling 19-3.
Bloomington saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Izabella Reyes, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Vanessa Chavez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Summit hadn't done well against Jurupa Hills recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The SkyHawks blew past the Spartans 11-2. The game was the first time the SkyHawks have beaten the Spartans on their field since May 25, 2021.
Jysel Guerrero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Clarissa Leon, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double. Alani Lopez was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Summit kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Summit's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-8. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Bloomington, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Bloomington's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. The Bruins have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Summit, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Bloomington continue to outrun the ball?
Bloomington suffered a grim 21-2 defeat to Summit in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Bruins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
