For the second straight game, Victoria West will face off against Galena Park. The Warriors will challenge the Yellowjackets at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Victoria West is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Victoria West is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They skirted past Galena Park 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Warriors have posted since March 28th.
Aiden Deleon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Payton Brannan was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Waters, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.
Victoria West is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-7-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.5 runs on average over those games. Having lost for the first time this season, Galena Park fell to 22-1.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Victoria West has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Galena Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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