For the second straight game, Soquel will face off against Aptos. The Knights will take on the Mariners at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Soquel is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
Soquel lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Aptos, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's matchup. The Knights put the hurt on the Mariners with a sharp 9-3 victory on Tuesday. Considering the Knights have won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Luke Shoemaker tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jake Escalante, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Cash Moran, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Soquel was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .346 or higher in four consecutive games.
Soquel's win bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Aptos, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-6.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Soquel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Aptos struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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