Somerset hasn't had much luck against Pleasanton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Somerset Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pleasanton Eagles at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, Somerset turned things around against Carrizo Springs on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 16-5 victory. With that win, the Bulldogs brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Nick Flores was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Flores was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Eleazar Hernandez
| 03/06/25 vs Jefferson | 4 |
| 03/18/25 @ Carrizo Springs | 3 |
| 03/06/25 vs Smithville | 3 |
| 02/25/25 vs San Antonio HomeSchool | 2 |
| 02/17/25 @ Bandera | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, Eleazar Hernandez was a standout: he scored a run while going 2-for-4. He also brought in three RBI, which is notable because Somerset is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 6-9 otherwise. Josiah Gonzales was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
Somerset was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .474. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Pleasanton had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Warhorses as they made off with a 12-2 victory. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Jayden Arrendondo made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Arnold Tijerina looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Pleasanton got a massive performance out of Erik Coronado, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Wiggins, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Pleasanton pushed their record up to 13-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Somerset, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 9-9.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Somerset has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Pleasanton struggles in that department as they've averaged .498. 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.
