For the second straight game, North Monterey County will face off against Rancho San Juan. The Condors will challenge the Trailblazers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. North Monterey County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Rancho San Juan's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Wednesday, North Monterey County needed a bit of extra time to put away Rancho San Juan. They skirted past the Trailblazers 4-3. The Condors haven't had any issues with the Trailblazers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Tyler Baldwin
| 03/06/25 vs Pajaro Valley | 3 |
| 04/23/25 vs Rancho San Juan | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Gonzales | 2 |
| 03/19/25 vs Marina | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Watsonville | 2 |
| + 1 more games |
Jered Kallenberger and Tyler Baldwin were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Kallenberger tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Baldwin didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Kallenberger has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Kallenberger went 2-for-5 with three RBI and one double, while Baldwin went 2-for-4 with two runs. Baldwin is becoming a predictor of North Monterey County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-9 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Ricky Diaz III was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for Rancho San Juan and nudges their season record down to 8-11. As for North Monterey County, the victory got them back to even at 9-9.
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