The Junipero Serra Padres will challenge the Saint Francis Lancers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Junipero Serra is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
On Friday, Junipero Serra needed a bit of extra time to put away Bellarmine College Prep. They skirted past the Bells 2-1. The two-run effort marked the Padres' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Riley Lim
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Junipero Serra got a great performance from Riley Lim as he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Lim has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Davis Minton was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run. William Walbridge was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Saint Francis sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over Valley Christian on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lancers have posted against the Warriors since June 2, 2022.
Nick Chow tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He also tossed four walks, marking his first of the season.
Junipero Serra pushed their record up to 10-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Saint Francis, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-2.
Junipero Serra couldn't quite finish off Saint Francis when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 6-4. Will Junipero Serra have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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