Pacific Grove not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 23, 2024. They were the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over the Rancho San Juan Trailblazers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-2 last Wednesday.
Issac Sanchez made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That stolen base marked the first that he snagged this season.
Ben Garry
| 04/04/25 @ Rancho San Juan | 4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Monte Vista Christian | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Salinas | 2 |
| 03/12/24 vs Monte Vista Christian | 2 |
| 03/14/25 @ Monterey | 1 |
In other batting news, Ben Garry was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Stutzman, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Pacific Grove and bumps their season record up to 4-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Rancho San Juan, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Pacific Grove will head out to take on Aptos at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Rancho San Juan, they will take on Greenfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bruins' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Trailblazers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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