Baseball Game Preview: Hilmar Yellowjackets vs. Orestimba Warriors

Yellowjackets

Runs

04/02/25 vs Orestimba	11
03/28/25 vs Dos Palos	4
03/21/25 vs Escalon	7
03/19/25 @ Escalon	0
03/13/25 @ Ripon Christian	8
+ 8 more games

For the second straight game, Hilmar will face off against Orestimba. The Yellowjackets will head out on the road to face off against the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hilmar is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.

On Wednesday, Hilmar got the win against Orestimba by a conclusive 11-1. The win continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won four in a row.

Bradley Chipponeri spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Hilmar let John Labno and Tanner Westmoreland run wild. Labno scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Westmoreland scored three runs while going 2-for-4. John Lopez was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Hilmar kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.

Hilmar's victory bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Orestimba, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.

Orestimba's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hilmar hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. It's a different story for Orestimba, though, as they've only averaged .210. Will they be able to contain Hilmar's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.