For the second straight game, Foothills Christian will face off against Escondido Charter. The Knights will welcome the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Foothills Christian hasn't scored more than two runs for six games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Foothills Christian is headed into the match having just suffered their closest loss since April 9, 2024 on Wednesday. They fell just short of Escondido Charter by a score of 4-2.
For Escondido Charter's part, Joey Seavello and Silas Telfer did most of the damage at the plate: Seavello scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Telfer went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Seavello has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Sam Romero was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
The victory (which was Escondido Charter's fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.5 runs over those games. As for Foothills Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Foothills Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Escondido Charter struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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