Softball Game Preview: Temecula Prep Patriots vs. California Military Institute Rough Riders

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Previous Games

04/13/24 - Home	2-0 W
04/01/24 - Away	22-0 W
04/12/23 - Away	11-21 L
04/10/23 - Home	8-4 W
04/14/22 - Away	26-7 W
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Temecula Prep has gone 9-1 against California Military Institute recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. Temecula Prep will take on California Military Institute at 3:00 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with five consecutive losses for Temecula Prep and 15 for California Military Institute dating back to last season.

Temecula Prep fell victim to Hemet and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 13-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Patriots haven't been shut out since back in February.

Temecula Prep saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nahri Scarlett, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.

Meanwhile, California Military Institute came up short against Nuview Bridge on Friday and fell 12-9.

Evette Quiroz was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Bella Delgado was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.

Even though they lost, California Military Institute always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .525 or higher in three consecutive matchups.

California Military Institute's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Temecula Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.

Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Temecula Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like California Military Institute struggles in that department as they've averaged .510. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.