The Schurr Spartans will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against the Whittier Cardinals at 3:00 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Monday, Schurr didn't have quite enough to beat California and fell 2-1.
Eric Valdivia was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Whittier was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 7-3 to McQueen.
Whittier saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Jimenez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Derrick Monreal, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Schurr's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Whittier, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9-1.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Schurr has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Whittier struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Schurr skirted past Whittier 2-0 in their previous meeting back in February of 2022. Does Schurr have another victory up their sleeve, or will Whittier turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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