University Prep's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They skirted past the Modoc Braves 6-5.

Cade Ryan
| 04/29/26 vs Modoc | 6 |
| 04/28/26 vs West Valley | 0 |
| 04/23/26 @ Central Valley | 2 |
| 04/16/26 @ Lassen | 2 |
| 04/09/26 @ Morro Bay | 4 |
| + 5 more games |
Cade Ryan tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Luca Snell, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of University Prep's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-13-1 when he doesn't).
University Prep has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-13-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Modoc, their loss dropped their record down to 10-10.
University Prep didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-2 defeat against West Valley on the 1st. As for Modoc, they have also already played their next matchup, a 0-0 win against Trinity on the 2nd.
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