North Summit hasn't had much luck against San Juan recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Braves will host the Broncos at 2:00 p.m. North Summit has given up an average of 13.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Summit is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Duchesne, falling 12-4.
North Summit saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braxton Lefler, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, San Juan posted their closest victory since March 15th on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Montezuma-Cortez 7-6. The win continues a trend for the Broncos in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won three in a row.
Talon Mendoza was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nache Young, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cooper Palmer, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
San Juan was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Montezuma-Cortez only posted a batting average of .267.
North Summit's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for San Juan, their victory bumped their record up to 14-4.
North Summit suffered a grim 21-4 defeat to San Juan in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Braves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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