The Windsor Jaguars will head out on the road to face off against the Benicia Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Windsor was able to grind out a solid victory over Rancho Cotate, taking the game 9-4.
Micah Sanders made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Sanders has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Sanders was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Windsor got a massive performance out of Jake Scott, who 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.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Benicia gave their fans yet another huge win last Thursday. They never let Alhambra onto the board and left with a 6-0 victory.
Dominic Louro spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Peyton Rowles, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
The win got Windsor back to even at 4-4-1. As for Benicia, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Windsor hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Benicia struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Windsor might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Benicia in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Windsor avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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