For the second straight game, Poway will face off against Valley Center. The Titans will head out on the road to take on the Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Poway has eight straight victories, Valley Center has nine straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Poway had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 19-run drubbing they dealt Valley Center on Monday. The Titans never let the Jaguars get on the board and left with a 19-0 win.
Poway got a great performance from Owen Digenan as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Digenan also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Titans are undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 8-9 otherwise.
Cruz Gonzalez
| 04/27/26 vs Valley Center | 4 |
| 03/26/26 vs Sage Creek | 3 |
| 04/24/26 vs Fallbrook | 2 |
| 04/01/26 vs Grossmont | 2 |
| 04/22/26 @ Fallbrook | 1 |
On the hitting side, Cruz Gonzalez was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Jack Hanson was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Poway always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .609. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Valley Center's defeat dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Poway, their record is now 13-9.
Valley Center's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Poway hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. It's a different story for Valley Center, though, as they've only averaged .242. Will they be able to contain Poway's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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