For the second straight game, Clemente will face off against Mather. The Wildcats will face off against the Rangers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Clemente took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past Mather 5-4. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Rangers: they've now won seven in a row.
For Mather's part, Roy Beard was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jadier Castillo, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Clemente pushed their record up to 6-7 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Mather, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
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