The University Prep Panthers will face off against the Orland Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. University Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Orland's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Tuesday: University Prep hadn't allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. University Prep didn't even let Mt. Shasta on the board on Wednesday, marking University Prep's second-straight 9-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won four in a row.
Jacob Lindell looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because University Prep is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-3-1 otherwise.
Waylon Stripling
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At the plate, University Prep let Kaos Martin and Waylon Stripling run wild. Martin scored three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Stripling went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Stripling a new career-high. Tristin Raglin was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Orland lost 12-1 to West Valley on Friday.
Orland saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Schager, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Schager has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
Orland's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for University Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3-1.
Orland's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: University Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .345. It's a different story for Orland, though, as they've only averaged .181. Will they be able to contain University Prep's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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