The Florin Panthers will look to defend their home field on Monday against the South San Francisco Warriors at 4:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Florin: 3.7, South San Francisco: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
In what's become a running theme this season, Florin gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-5 margin over West Campus. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Florin as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Martin Vega made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Vega has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Vega was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, JaLon Johnson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Johnson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Mason McNany, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, South San Francisco's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 9-1 walloping at the hands of Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory.
South San Francisco saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabriel Martin, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Florin now has a winning record of 7-6. As for South San Francisco, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-3.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Florin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .485. However, it's not like South San Francisco struggles in that department as they've averaged .476. 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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