The Hemet Bulldogs will challenge the Segerstrom Jaguars at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hemet is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with a 5-1 win over Woodrow Wilson. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Segerstrom ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over Mayfair. The victory was nothing new for the Jaguars as they're now sitting on three straight.
Alyssa Razo spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 13 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaden Fraser, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Victoria Elizalde was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Segerstrom lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Segerstrom's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-13. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Hemet, their win bumped their record up to 15-12.
Hemet came out on top in a nail-biter against Segerstrom in their previous meeting back in June of 2021, sneaking past 3-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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