For the second straight game, Foothill will face off against Granada. The Falcons will challenge the Matadors at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Foothill has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Foothill took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Granada, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Falcons had just enough and edged out the Matadors 6-4.
Jackson Hoban looked comfortable as he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Foothill's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jack Fowler, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That's the most runs Fowler has posted since back in May of 2024. George Schmitt was another, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Granada's defeat ended a 23-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 15-4. As for Foothill, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Foothill has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Granada struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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