For the second straight game, Santa Ynez will face off against Santa Maria. The Pirates will head out on the road to face off against the Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Santa Ynez will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Santa Ynez is headed into the match having just posted their closest win since April 26, 2024 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Santa Maria 4-3.
Tate Minus
| 04/08/25 vs Santa Maria | 7 |
| 03/25/25 vs Nipomo | 8 |
| 03/18/25 @ Santa Maria | 7 |
| 03/11/25 vs Cabrillo | 5 |
| 03/03/25 vs Bishop Diego | 14 |
| 02/26/25 vs Pioneer Valley | 6 |
Tate Minus spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Santa Ynez's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Diego Pulido, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Santa Ynez's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-6. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games. As for Santa Maria, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-3 record this season.
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