Vista del Lago is 0-4 against Hillcrest since March of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Ravens will look to defend their home field against the Trojans at 3:15 p.m. Vista del Lago has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Vista del Lago faced off against Rancho Christian on Tuesday. The Ravens lost 25-3 to the Eagles.
Meanwhile, Hillcrest made easy work of Perris on Tuesday and carried off an 18-5 win. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matches by six runs or more this season.
Hillcrest got a big performance out of Aiden Caloca, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most hits Caloca has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of James Henson, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Hillcrest was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .538. They are 10-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Hillcrest is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Vista del Lago, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-12.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Vista del Lago has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Hillcrest struggles in that department as they've averaged .483. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Vista del Lago might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Hillcrest in their previous meeting on April 10th. Will the Ravens have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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