The Norton Science & Language Academy Rockets will head out to take on the California Lutheran C-Hawks at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Norton Science & Language Academy put up the most runs they have all season on Thursday. They blew past The Grove School 16-6. The win was some much needed relief for the Rockets as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Isaiah Saldana and Nicolas Terrazas made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Saldana struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Terrazas pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Norton Science & Language Academy is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 0-12 otherwise. At bat, Saldana got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs, while Terrazas got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Gustavo Roldan
| 05/01/25 vs The Grove School | 4 |
| 04/08/25 @ The Grove School | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Packinghouse Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Calvary Baptist | 1 |
| 03/18/25 @ Packinghouse Christian Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gustavo Roldan, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and four runs. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Jose Iniguez Vera was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, California Lutheran waltzed into their game on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Eagles a 10-0 shutout. Considering the C-Hawks have won eight matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Norton Science & Language Academy, California Lutheran also got a great game from a two-way player: Ethan Ash. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Ash has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Eli Hansen was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Mathias Galanos, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Norton Science & Language Academy's record is now 2-13. As for California Lutheran, their record now sits at 12-5.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Norton Science & Language Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like California Lutheran struggles in that department as they've averaged .508. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Norton Science & Language Academy suffered a grim 22-0 defeat to California Lutheran in their previous meeting back in February. Can the Rockets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
