California is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Monte Vista a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The California Grizzlies will welcome the Monte Vista Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. Monte Vista took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on California, who comes in off a win.
California took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Clayton Valley Charter, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Grizzlies never let the Ugly Eagles get on the board and left with a 1-0 victory on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Grizzlies have posted since April 26, 2024.
Ryken Redondo tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, California's victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Angelo Sherman, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double. Ethan Rye also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
For some reason, the away team has come away with the win the last five times Monte Vista and San Ramon Valley have met, but the home crowd finally got their W on Tuesday. The Mustangs fell just short of the Wolves by a score of 4-3.
Monte Vista's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for California, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
California skirted past Monte Vista 9-8 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Do the Grizzlies have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Mustangs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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