For the second straight game, Vasquez will face off against Trinity Classical Academy. The Mustangs will challenge the Knights at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Vasquez is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Vasquez's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Monday's struggle, when Trinity Classical Academy hitters got past them. The Mustangs lost 12-4 to the Knights on Monday. The Mustangs haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
For Trinity Classical Academy's part, John Carlson made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Carlson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Quinn Minyard was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Cade Herta was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Trinity Classical Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matchups.
Trinity Classical Academy's record is now 19-2. As for Vasquez, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 8-1 and their overall record down to 17-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Vasquez has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Trinity Classical Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
