The Mesa Verde Mavericks will challenge the Vacaville Christian Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Vacaville Christian will be up against a hot Mesa Verde team: the squad just extended their winning streak to five. The Mavericks were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over Highlands on Thursday.
Caden Seevers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Max Biondo was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Jonny Alger was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Vacaville Christian got the win against San Juan on Thursday by a conclusive 14-2. The win was familiar territory for the Falcons, who have now won five matchups in a row.
Aron Kagin and Isaac Stanley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kagin pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Meanwhile, Stanley tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kagin has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Kagin scored a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Stanley scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Stanley has become a key player for Vacaville Christian: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Aiden Stevens was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Vacaville Christian is undefeated when Stevens posts two or more runs, but 2-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Griffin McGrath, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Vacaville Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 9.4.
Mesa Verde's victory bumped their record up to 15-3. As for Vacaville Christian, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mesa Verde has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. However, it's not like Vacaville Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mesa Verde might still be hurting after the 6-0 defeat they got from Vacaville Christian when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Mavericks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
