Hughson has gone 8-2 against Escalon recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Huskies will square off against the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Hughson picked up another tournament win on Thursday. They put the hurt on Buhach Colony with a sharp 14-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Huskies.
Karsen Moore
| 04/09/26 vs Buhach Colony | 5 |
| 03/03/26 vs More | 2 |
| 04/08/26 vs Los Banos | 1 |
| 03/27/26 @ Orestimba | 1 |
| 03/24/26 vs Orestimba | 1 |
Hughson got a massive performance out of Karsen Moore, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with five RBI, one run, and one double. Those five RBI gave Moore a new career-high. Landon Petersen was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Hughson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Escalon duked it out with Los Banos on Thursday. The Cougars blew past the Tigers 9-1.
Brody Abbott made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning two RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Wells, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Hughson's record now sits at 9-12. As for Escalon, their record is now 15-5.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hughson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Escalon struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Hughson's way against Escalon in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, as Hughson made off with a 13-4 victory. Will the Huskies repeat their success, or do the Cougars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
