After three games on the road, Yorba Linda is heading back home. They will take on the Esperanza Aztecs at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Yorba Linda fell victim to Canyon and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Comanches.
Alec Waddell was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched.
Meanwhile, Esperanza came up short against Brea Olinda on Tuesday and fell 8-4.
Esperanza saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jude Nelson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Josh Sanchez was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Esperanza always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Yorba Linda has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Esperanza, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
Yorba Linda might still be hurting after the 12-3 defeat they got from Esperanza when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Yorba Linda have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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