Modesto is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Gregori is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Modesto Panthers will take on the Gregori Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Modesto: 2.8, Gregori: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Modesto stacked a third blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. They blew past Pitman 16-2. While fans of Modesto might be used to big wins, the 14-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Angelica Arellano made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Arellano has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Arellano was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Aaliyah Williams and Chloe Moreno did most of the damage at the plate: Williams scored three runs while going 1-for-4, while Moreno scored three runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Ramirez, who scored three runs while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Gregori came up short against Central Catholic on Monday and fell 5-1. Gregori has not had much luck with Central Catholic recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Kailey Estes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
Even though they lost, Gregori hit smart and finished the game with two times. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central Catholic struck out seven.
Modesto's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Gregori, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Modesto has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Gregori struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.8 strikeouts per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Modesto came up short against Gregori in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 6-1. Will Modesto have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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