Channel Islands barely beat Malibu the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Raiders blew past the Sharks 13-2 on Friday. The Raiders have beaten the Sharks the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Sharks has come to flipping the script.
Nolan Salinas was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. He also brought in three RBI, which is notable because Channel Islands is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 5-7 otherwise.
Jacob Sanchez
| 04/04/25 @ Malibu | 3 |
| 03/26/25 vs Fillmore | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Santa Paula | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Malibu | 1 |
| 03/28/25 @ Fillmore | 1 |
In other batting news, Jacob Sanchez was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Osuna, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
Channel Islands was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Channel Islands now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Malibu, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Channel Islands will venture away from home to challenge Hueneme at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Malibu, they will welcome Carpinteria at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sharks are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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