The Benicia Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Windsor Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Benicia will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
Benicia put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season last Thursday. They never let Alhambra onto the board and left with a 6-0 win.
The result came thanks to Dominic Louro's shutout, as he gave up just five hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Peyton Rowles, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Windsor was able to grind out a solid victory over Rancho Cotate on Friday, taking the game 9-4.
Micah Sanders made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Sanders was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jake Scott was a standout: he went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Brandon Curry was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
Benicia's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Windsor, the victory got them back to even at 4-4-1.
Saturday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Benicia hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Windsor struggles in that department as they've averaged .325. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Benicia took their win against Windsor when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 9-1. Will Benicia repeat their success, or does Windsor have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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