The Western Wildcats will face off against the Taravella Trojans at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Western is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Cypress Bay. Western might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
Ryan Schaefer looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Geo Escandon was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Danny Ortega was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
Meanwhile, Taravella scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past Somerset Academy 20-2. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Taravella as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Javier Miranda made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Miranda was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Anthony Quigley was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jonathon Lopez, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
The win was the third in a row for Western, bringing their record for this year to 18-8. As for Taravella, their record now sits at 15-10.
Western beat Taravella 6-3 in their previous meeting on April 4th. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Lopez, who went 1-for-2 with a home run. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Western still be able to contain Lopez? There's only one way to find out.
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