Baseball Game Preview: Simi Valley Pioneers vs. Royal Highlanders

For the second straight game, Simi Valley will face off against Royal. The Pioneers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Highlanders at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Simi Valley is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 13 games.

Simi Valley came out on top against Royal on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Pioneers skirted past the Highlanders 6-4.

Kyle Casey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Quentin McGahan, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Jaxon Herron was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.

Simi Valley's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Royal, they moved to 22-5 with that defeat, which also ended their six-game winning streak.

Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Simi Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Royal struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.