For the second straight game, North Salinas will face off against Watsonville. The Vikings will head out to face off against the Wildcatz at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Salinas will be looking to extend their current 13-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, North Salinas earned a 5-1 victory over Watsonville.
Preston Hobbs was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. Another player making a difference was Jake Burkhardt, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
North Salinas pushed their record up to 18-5 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Watsonville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-13.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North Salinas hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like Watsonville struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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