Temescal Canyon has won seven straight games at home, while Palm Desert has won seven straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. Temescal Canyon will welcome Palm Desert at 11:00 a.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Temescal Canyon 2.5, Palm Desert 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
While Temescal Canyon's win against Elsinore wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Temescal Canyon won by a run and slipped past Elsinore 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Titans have posted against the Tigers since March 30, 2018.
Temescal Canyon's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jonathan Reece, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Harrison McGarvey also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, while Palm Desert put up some runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Palm Springs. Palm Desert put the hurt on Palm Springs with a sharp 10-0 victory.
The result came thanks to Tyler Nicolay's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Stevie Hutchinson, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Addison Seuss was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Palm Desert kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive matches.
Temescal Canyon's win bumped their record up to 12-2-1. As for Palm Desert, their victory bumped their record up to 10-3.
Temescal Canyon's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's contest. Temescal Canyon has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Palm Desert, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Temescal Canyon continue to outrun the ball?
Temescal Canyon couldn't quite finish off Palm Desert in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 and fell 4-2. Will Temescal Canyon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
