For the second straight game, Escalon will face off against Hilmar. The Cougars will head out to square off against the Yellowjackets at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Escalon has seven straight wins, Hilmar has four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Escalon's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Hilmar 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since April 29, 2025.
Not much got past Zach Wells, who gave up just a hit to keep Hilmar off the board.
At the plate, Escalon's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Cole Elsholz, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Hilmar's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Escalon, their win bumped their record up to 10-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Escalon has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hilmar struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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