University is 8-1 against Sage Hill since February of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lightning at 3:30 p.m. University's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Sage Hill's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
University took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Portola 6-5. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Micah Von Dem Bussche
| 04/07/25 vs Portola | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Yucaipa | 2 |
| 03/12/25 @ Portola | 2 |
| 02/17/25 vs Pacifica Christian | 0 |
Micah Von Dem Bussche looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, University's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Brennan Collins, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Tori Stevenson was another, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
University hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Portola struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, Sage Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Laguna Beach.
University pushed their record up to 9-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.25 runs across that stretch. As for Sage Hill, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
University beat Sage Hill 9-5 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Do the Trojans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lightning turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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