For the second straight game, Junipero Serra will face off against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. The Padres will head out to challenge the Fightin' Irish at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Junipero Serra's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Friday, Junipero Serra beat Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory 5-1. The Padres haven't had any issues with the Fightin' Irish recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
For Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory's part, Jacob Vines was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Vines has become a key player for the Fightin' Irish: the team is 7-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 5-10 otherwise.
Junipero Serra's win bumped their record up to 19-5. As for Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, their loss dropped their record down to 12-12.
Junipero Serra's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's match. The Padres have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Junipero Serra continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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