For the second straight game, Ayala will face off against Bonita. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Bearcats at 3:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Ayala 2.8, Bonita 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Ayala came out on top against Bonita on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run seventh inning. The Bulldogs walked away with a 7-4 win over the Bearcats.
Caleb Trugman made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other pitching news, Isaac Huver looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in 12 consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Aidan Erlandsen, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaden Valenzuela, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Ayala kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 11-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Ayala has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Bonita, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-9.
Both Ayala and Bonita just can't seem to miss. The Bulldogs have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Bonita struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
