Foothills Christian is a perfect 10-0 against Orange Glen since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. Foothills Christian will venture away from home to face off against Orange Glen at 3:30 p.m. Foothills Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Orange Glen's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Monday, Foothills Christian earned a 5-2 win over Vincent Memorial. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Knights.
Jr Merino
| 03/08/25 vs Chula Vista | 4 |
| 02/24/25 @ Mar Vista | 4 |
| 03/15/25 vs Longmont | 3 |
| 03/19/25 vs Escondido Charter | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Sweetwater | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Jr Merino made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Foothills Christian's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is 3-1 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Merino was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Merino wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Josh Howard, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Howard has posted since back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Orange Glen hadn't done well against Tri-City Christian recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Orange Glen was the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over Tri-City Christian. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by six runs or more this season.
Orange Glen has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. The victory got Foothills Christian back to even at 5-5.
Foothills Christian took their win against Orange Glen when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 8-0. Does Foothills Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Orange Glen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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