The Templeton Eagles will challenge the Paso Robles Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Templeton will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Templeton and Pioneer Valley, and Templeton kept the tradition alive. The Eagles put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 10-2 victory on Tuesday. Considering the Eagles have won six games by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Tegan Jay spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ella Acosta, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Whitney Moore was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Templeton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pioneer Valley only posted a batting average of .167.
Meanwhile, Paso Robles came into Tuesday's match having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Atascadero by a score of 5-2 on Tuesday.
Templeton's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Paso Robles, their win bumped their record up to 10-11-1.
Everything went Templeton's way against Paso Robles in their previous matchup on April 8th, as Templeton made off with a 17-6 victory. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Bearcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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