The Colton Yellowjackets will challenge the Eisenhower Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Colton managed to slip by Jurupa Hills the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Yellowjackets lost 8-1 to the Spartans on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Yellowjackets have suffered since February 25th.
Colton got a good showing from Samuel Ruiz, who pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Ruiz has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Colton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyle Mejia, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Eisenhower fell victim to Kaiser and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Cats, falling 17-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
Colton's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Eisenhower, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Colton came out on top in a nail-biter against Eisenhower in their previous meeting back in March of 2018, sneaking past 7-5. Do the Yellowjackets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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