Baseball Preview: Miami Christian Victors vs. Belen Jesuit Wolverines
The Miami Christian Victors will head out on the road to challenge the Belen Jesuit Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Miami Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Belen Jesuit's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Thursday, Miami Christian came up short against Mater Lakes Academy and fell 7-3.
Willy Mendez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a stolen base. Ronny Cruz was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Belen Jesuit waltzed into their game on Tuesday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They had just enough and edged the Trojans out 4-3. That's two games straight that Belen Jesuit has won by just one run.
Max Aspuru looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Belen Jesuit let David Garrido and Jake Cueto loose on the outfield. Garrido went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Cueto scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Miami Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Belen Jesuit, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Miami Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like Belen Jesuit struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Miami Christian took their victory against Belen Jesuit when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 13-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Miami Christian since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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