For the second straight game, Santa Clara will face off against Cate. The Saints will be playing at home against the Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Santa Clara is looking for their season's first win.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Santa Clara and Cate, and Cate kept the tradition alive. The Saints took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rams on Tuesday.
For Cate's part, Quinn Pullen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Pullen has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Cate got a big performance out of Peter Lehman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Chase Meyer was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Santa Clara's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Cate, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Santa Clara has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cate struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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