The Fallbrook Warriors will take on the San Ysidro Cougars at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Fallbrook has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fallbrook is headed into Saturday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 17-3 to El Camino.
Fallbrook saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hana Winton, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for San Ysidro, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in March. They blew past Crawford 21-11 two weeks ago. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won five games by eight runs or more so far this season.
San Ysidro let Lizette Herrera and Ximena Ulloa run wild. Herrera went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI, while Ulloa went 3-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave Ulloa a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Hernandez, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
San Ysidro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
San Ysidro pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.3 runs over those games. As for Fallbrook, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5-1.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fallbrook has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like San Ysidro struggles in that department as they've averaged .647. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fallbrook took their victory against San Ysidro in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 14-4 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
