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| 03/19/25 - Away | 9-0 W |
| 05/06/24 - Home | 4-1 W |
| 04/11/24 - Home | 12-4 W |
| 04/09/24 - Away | 2-0 W |
| 05/12/23 - Away | 4-6 L |
| + 5 more games |
Escondido Charter and Foothills Christian are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2021, but likely not for long. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Escondido Charter knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Foothills Christian likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, Escondido Charter got the win against Orange Glen by a conclusive 16-1. The Tigers have beaten the Patriots the last seven times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Patriots has come to flipping the script.
Liam McGinty made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Curtis Williams, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Matthew Hydar, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Escondido Charter kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Foothills Christian came into Monday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They won by a run and slipped past Mount Miguel 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted against the Matadors since April 3, 2018.
Johannes Jansen Granillo was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Jansen Granillo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Jansen Granillo wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jonah Nottoli, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Foothills Christian's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Escondido Charter, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
Foothills Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Escondido Charter has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .530. It's a different story for Foothills Christian, though, as they've only averaged .331. Will they be able to contain Escondido Charter's hitters?
Escondido Charter took their win against Foothills Christian in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 9-0 score. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Knights turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
