The Lompoc Braves will head out to take on the Arroyo Grande Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Lompoc is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Lompoc will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Righetti, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. Lompoc sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over Righetti on Wednesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Braves.
Ignacio Lara
| 03/26/25 vs Righetti | 3 |
| 03/19/25 @ Mission College Prep | 2 |
| 03/04/25 vs Paso Robles | 2 |
| 02/28/25 @ Taft | 1 |
| 05/10/24 @ Santa Ynez | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Ignacio Lara looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
On the hitting side, Ronnie Munoz was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sebastian Bravo, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Arroyo Grande ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over Mission College Prep.
The team relied heavily on Judah Hill, who went 3-for-5 with one home run and two RBI. Tane Kurth also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Arroyo Grande kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win got Arroyo Grande back to even at 6-6. As for Lompoc, their record is now 5-1.
Lompoc's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. Lompoc has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Arroyo Grande, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lompoc continue to outrun the ball?
Lompoc took their victory against Arroyo Grande when the teams last played back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 15-2. Will Lompoc repeat their success, or does Arroyo Grande has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
