Salesian College Preparatory won the last time they faced Bethel, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Salesian College Preparatory Pride walked away with a 4-1 win over the Bethel Jaguars.
Joe Tarin made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and only one walk). Tarin has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Tarin was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Junior Rodriguez, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. De?Andre Perteetc was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Bethel's side, AJ Ricker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Salesian College Preparatory has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for Bethel, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.
Salesian College Preparatory will face off against Hercules at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Salesian College Preparatory is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Bethel, they will head out on the road to take on Vallejo at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Vallejo will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Bethel surely won't give up without a fight.
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