Baseball Preview: Dolores Huerta Prep Scorpions vs. Fowler Grizzlies
Dolores Huerta Prep is 0-4 against Fowler since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Dolores Huerta Prep Scorpions will look to defend their home field against the Fowler Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Saturday, everything went Dolores Huerta Prep's way against Kiowa as Dolores Huerta Prep made off with a 14-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Dolores Huerta Prep.
Joshua Maestas made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Maestas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Maestas was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Anthony Ruybal was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while going 3-for-4. Cameron Stringfellow was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Fowler never let their opponents score on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over McClave.
Like Dolores Huerta Prep, Fowler also got a great game from a two-way player: Gage Gottbehuet. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Gottbehuet was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Hagen McCuistion was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Harrison Proctor, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Dolores Huerta Prep's win bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Fowler, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Dolores Huerta Prep has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Fowler struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Dolores Huerta Prep might still be hurting after the 17-3 defeat they got from Fowler when the teams last played back in May of 2021. Can Dolores Huerta Prep avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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