Hesperia is 0-10 against Sultana since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Hesperia Scorpions will look to defend their home field against the Sultana Sultans at 3:15 p.m. The two teams are out to turn their luck around after having lost tight contests in their previous games.
While Hesperia couldn't quite beat Apple Valley on Friday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 15-point loss they were dealt on Thursday. Hesperia fell just short of Apple Valley by a score of 5-3. Hesperia has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hesperia saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Gutierrez, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Sultana's offense. They fell just short of Oak Hills by a score of 2-0 on Monday. The match marked that first time this year in which Sultana was not able to get on the board.
Sultana also got a good showing from Eric Ruiz, who pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Hesperia's defeat dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Sultana, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-5.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hesperia has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. However, it's not like Sultana struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hesperia might still be hurting after the 22-6 defeat they got from Sultana in their previous meeting back in March. Will Hesperia have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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