For the second straight game, University Prep will face off against Riverside Prep. The Jaguars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Silver Knights at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. University Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
University Prep came up short against Riverside Prep on Tuesday, falling 16-2. The Jaguars haven't had much luck with the Silver Knights recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
For Riverside Prep's part, Cayman Pluma made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pluma also tossed no walks, which is notable because Riverside Prep is 7-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-6 otherwise. Pluma was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Riverside Prep let Adrian Jorge Jr. and Andrew Logsdon run wild. Jorge Jr. went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two doubles, while Logsdon scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Logsdon has become a key player for Riverside Prep: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-7 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Trent Bourgeois, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Riverside Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
University Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Riverside Prep, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 12-7 record.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. University Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. However, it's not like Riverside Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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