Grace Davis and Pacheco are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Grace Davis Spartans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pacheco Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Grace Davis has not done well against Los Banos recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Grace Davis sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over Los Banos. The win was just what Grace Davis needed coming off of a 15-2 loss in their prior contest.
Andrew Sheffield and Cameron Lee did most of the damage at the plate: Sheffield scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Lee scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pacheco can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. They put the hurt on Lathrop with a sharp 12-2 victory.
Ty Ty Jenkins made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched. Jenkins has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jenkins was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Zeland Hatcher was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Andre Cabrera was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Grace Davis' win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Pacheco, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Grace Davis has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pacheco struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Grace Davis couldn't quite finish off Pacheco in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 and fell 2-0. Will Grace Davis have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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