The Porterville Panthers will face off against the Monache Marauders at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Porterville barely beat Mt. Whitney the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Pioneers on Thursday. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Pioneers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Monache came out on top against Minarets on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run fourth inning. The Marauders put the hurt on the Mustangs with a sharp 18-3 win. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Marauders this season.
Brody McCoy was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Tyson Chavez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brandon Correa, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one stolen base.
Monache always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Minarets only posted an OBP of .368.
The victory made it two in a row for Monache and bumps their season record up to 18-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 21.0 runs over those games. As for Porterville, their victory bumped their record up to 8-19.
Porterville couldn't quite get it done against Monache in their previous matchup back in April as they fell 12-9. Will the Panthers 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.
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