For the second straight game, La Habra will face off against Yorba Linda. The Highlanders will head out to take on the Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (La Habra has six straight wins, Yorba Linda has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
La Habra is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Yorba Linda 11-1 on Tuesday.
Maddox Moreno tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Spencer Carty, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Austin Stoa also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
La Habra always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Yorba Linda only posted an OBP of .269.
La Habra's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-8. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.1 runs over those games. As for Yorba Linda, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-16.
La Habra's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. The Highlanders have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Yorba Linda, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will La Habra continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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