The Webb Schools is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Wednesday. They will challenge the Pacifica Christian Tritons at 3:00 p.m. The Webb Schools is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
The Webb Schools blew California Lutheran out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday California Lutheran got their revenge. The Webb Schools fell just short of California Lutheran by a score of 4-2. That's two games in a row now that the Gauls have lost by exactly two runs.
Alec Kaushal was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Pacifica Christian not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since May 10, 2024. They blew past Calvary Chapel 20-8. The Tritons' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Luke Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. That run marked the first that he scored this season.
In other batting news, Blake Hayes was a standout: he scored six runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Scout Escobedo was another key player, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Pacifica Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .660. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The Webb Schools' defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Pacifica Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-4.
The Webb Schools suffered a grim 12-3 defeat to Pacifica Christian in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can The Webb Schools avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
