The Mount Miguel Matadors will be taking part in a tournament against the Canyon Hills Rattlers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mount Miguel has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mount Miguel saw some tournament action on Tuesday. They lost 12-2 to San Diego. The Matadors haven't had much luck with the Cavers recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Angel Delgado was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Mount Miguel hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in six consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Canyon Hills and Chula Vista finished up their game with an 8-8 tie on Tuesday.
Mount Miguel's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. Canyon Hills' tie makes their record 2-6-2 this season.
Canyon Hills' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Mount Miguel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .496. It's a different story for Canyon Hills, though, as they've only averaged .358. Will they be able to contain Mount Miguel's hitters?
Mount Miguel couldn't quite get it done against Canyon Hills in their previous matchup back in February of 2022 as they fell 10-6. Can Mount Miguel avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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