California Military Institute hasn't had much luck against San Jacinto Valley Academy recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Rough Riders will head out on the road to take on the Wolves at 3:00 p.m. California Military Institute has given up an average of 18.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
California Military Institute is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 16th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They lost 19-1 to Temecula Prep.
Meanwhile, San Jacinto Valley Academy waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They blew past the Knights 11-1. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won seven games by nine runs or more so far this season.
Avilika Arana made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She also allowed five hits, marking her first of the season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Priscilla Bidriezca was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Meeya Abaoag was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
San Jacinto Valley Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .607 or higher in three consecutive matches.
San Jacinto Valley Academy now has a winning record of 8-7. As for California Military Institute, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. California Military Institute has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like San Jacinto Valley Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
California Military Institute suffered a grim 25-9 defeat to San Jacinto Valley Academy when the teams last played last Monday. Can the Rough Riders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
