Jaguars
| 02/18/25 @ Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy | 16 |
| 04/03/25 @ Excelsior Charter | 12 |
| 03/06/25 vs Academy of Careers & Exploration | 12 |
| 02/20/25 vs Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy | 12 |
| 04/01/25 vs Excelsior Charter | 11 |
University Prep hadn't done well against Excelsior Charter recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Jaguars blew past the Eagles 16-4. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won six games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Randy Pereira made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pereira was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 1-for-4. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, University Prep let Baxter Andersen and Ricky Gonzalez run wild. Andersen went 4-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Gonzalez went 2-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. University Prep is undefeated when Gonzalez posts two or more runs, but 1-4 otherwise. Connor Byrom also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
University Prep lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
University Prep's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-4. As for Excelsior Charter, they dropped their record down to 2-12 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Looking ahead, University Prep will take on Hesperia Christian at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.6 runs per game on average), something the Jaguars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Excelsior Charter, they will challenge Big Bear at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season.
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