Hercules is 0-10 against El Cerrito since May of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Titans will be playing at home against the Gauchos at 4:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, Hercules didn't have quite enough to beat Head-Royce and fell 5-3.
Hercules saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Samaya De Alba, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, El Cerrito strolled into their game on April 1st with a perfect record and they left with the same. Their pitchers stepped up to hand St. Patrick-St. Vincent a 10-0 shutout. The ten-run effort marked the Gauchos' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
El Cerrito got a massive performance out of Arlie Tatum, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Tatum is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last nine games she's played. Olive Calvin was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
El Cerrito hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Patrick-St. Vincent struck out ten times.
El Cerrito's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. As for Hercules, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3-1.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Hercules has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.1 hits per game. However, it's not like El Cerrito struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hercules might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from El Cerrito in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Titans 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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