The Webb Schools Gauls will head out on the road to face off against the Granite Hills Cougars at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Webb Schools is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
The Webb Schools blew California Lutheran out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday California Lutheran got their revenge. The Webb Schools fell just short of California Lutheran by a score of 4-2. That's two games in a row now that the Gauls have lost by exactly two runs.
Alec Kaushal was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Granite Hills). They blew past San Gorgonio 13-5 on Tuesday. Considering the Cougars have won five matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Caden Wharton made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Travon Jackson Jr and Aiden Vasquez did most of the damage at the plate: Jackson Jr scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Vasquez scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Shane Vasquez was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-5.
Granite Hills was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as San Gorgonio only posted a batting average of .160.
The Webb Schools' defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Granite Hills, their record now sits at 6-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. The Webb Schools has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Granite Hills struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
