Compton is 0-10 against Millikan since April of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Tarbabes will host the Rams at 4:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Compton 2.8, Millikan 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Compton barely beat Lennox Academy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Tarbabes blew past the Panthers 11-3 on Monday. With that win, the Tarbabes brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Luis Galaviz was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Anthony Lopez, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Millikan had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over San Dimas on Thursday.
Daunte Bell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for Millikan: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most three hits, but 2-3 otherwise. Bell was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other pitching news, Austin Brett looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Millikan is 2-1 when Brett allows one or fewer earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise.
Bell wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Amado, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one RBI. Alan Machado was another, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Compton's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Millikan, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Compton's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Tarbabes have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Millikan, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Compton continue to outrun the ball?
Compton suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Millikan in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Tarbabes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
