Soquel has won 17 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Aptos has won 17 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Knights will welcome the Mariners at 4:00 p.m. Soquel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Soquel's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They blew past San Lorenzo Valley 10-0. Considering the Knights have won ten contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Jake Escalante
| 04/23/26 vs San Lorenzo Valley | 4 |
| 04/11/25 @ Leigh | 3 |
| 04/04/26 vs Hughson | 2 |
| 04/03/26 @ Santa Cruz | 2 |
| 03/31/26 @ Harbor | 2 |
Jake Escalante made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Dylan Hull looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Hudson Summerrill was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Brady Downs was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one RBI.
Soquel always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as San Lorenzo Valley only posted an OBP of .125.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Aptos was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They fell 7-2 to Harbor. Surprisingly, this marked the third straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
Aptos saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Bergh, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Soquel's win bumped their record up to 15-3. As for Aptos, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Soquel hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like Aptos struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Soquel couldn't quite finish off Aptos in their previous matchup back in March and fell 8-6. Will the Knights 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.
