Baseball Game Preview: KIPP San Jose Collegiate Wolfpack vs. North Valley Baptist Bulldogs

For the second straight game, KIPP San Jose Collegiate will face off against North Valley Baptist. KIPP San Jose Collegiate will be playing at home against North Valley Baptist at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. KIPP San Jose Collegiate is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak dating back to last season.

KIPP San Jose Collegiate fell victim to North Valley Baptist and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 10-0. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

For North Valley Baptist's part, Aiden Woodward made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over 4.2 innings pitched. Furthermore, Woodward didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Damian Kellogg, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Josh Evertson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.

North Valley Baptist has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 16.0 runs this season. As for KIPP San Jose Collegiate, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.