San Jose is 0-10 against Silver Creek since April of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Raiders at 4:00 p.m. San Jose has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
San Jose fell victim to Yerba Buena and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Aztec Warriors, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Bulldogs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Krish Dilidili
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San Jose saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Krish Dilidili, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases. Dilidili is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, Silver Creek entered their tilt with Independence on Thursday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They blew past the 76ers 18-2. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Robert 'Bobby' Resendez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Resendez was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Silver Creek got a massive performance out of Cayleb Duran, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Duran a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nicholas Prum, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Silver Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 13 consecutive contests.
Silver Creek's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for San Jose, their loss dropped their record down to 7-14.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. San Jose has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Silver Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .545. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
San Jose might still be hurting after the 14-3 defeat they got from Silver Creek when the teams last played back in April. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
