For the second straight game, Soledad will face off against Monterey. The Aztecs will challenge the Toreadors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Soledad managed to slip by Monterey the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Aztecs lost 8-1 to the Toreadors on Wednesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 8, 2025, but that streak is no more.
For Monterey's part, Tristan Trego made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Trego has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gino Grammatico, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Greyson Everett was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Monterey is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Soledad, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Soledad has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Monterey struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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