Thomas Jefferson has gone 4-0 against Vista PEAK Prep recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Thomas Jefferson Spartans will head out to take on the Vista PEAK Prep Bison at 4:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Thomas Jefferson after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of Heritage. The Spartans have struggled against the Eagles recently, as their match on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Sofia Sandoval made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Storey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Thomas Jefferson didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with six strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Heritage only tossed three.
Meanwhile, Vista PEAK Prep waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 17-5 victory. Considering the Bison have won five games by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Lauren Reed was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). The dominant performance gave her a new career- in hits. Reed was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Amara Herrera was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing a base while going 5-for-5. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.1 runs per game. Another player making a difference was Nayely Duran, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI.
Thomas Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Vista PEAK Prep, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Thomas Jefferson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Vista PEAK Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Thomas Jefferson took their victory against Vista PEAK Prep when the teams last played back in August of 2023 by a conclusive 11-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Thomas Jefferson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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