Santa Clara is 0-7 against Dunn since March of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Saints will head out to challenge the Earwigs at 4:00 p.m. Santa Clara has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Santa Clara is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Thursday. They lost 17-1 to Cate. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 31, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Meanwhile, Dunn beat Villanova Prep 8-3 on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Earwigs in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won four in a row.
Brennan Johnson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Hudson Von Der Lieth was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He also put up a triple, which was his first of the season. Makoa Nabarro was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Dunn now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Santa Clara, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Santa Clara has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Dunn struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Santa Clara suffered a grim 22-2 defeat to Dunn in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Saints avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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