A feisty cat fight will be fought as Upper Lake Cougars challenge Clear Lake Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Upper Lake has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Upper Lake came up short against Fort Bragg on Friday, falling 12-1. The contest marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Clear Lake had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They skirted past the Saints 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since April 26, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Jesse Hayes, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Johnny Gonzales Jr, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
This is the second loss in a row for Upper Lake and nudges their season record down to 4-4. As for Clear Lake, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Upper Lake couldn't quite finish off Clear Lake in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 10-8. Will Upper Lake have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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