The Pacifica Mariners will face off against the Agoura Chargers at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Pacifica's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Agoura's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Pacifica is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Chino Hills a 7-0 shutout. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Mariners as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Agoura, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They walked away with a 4-0 win over Oakwood on Friday.
The result came thanks to Donovan Anthony's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up 15 Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Agoura is 7-3 when he allows at most two walks, but 9-10 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Colton Mellinger, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. He has become a key player for Agoura: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 12-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Tyler Starling, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Agoura lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post two or more home runs.
Pacifica's record now sits at 16-12. As for Agoura, their record is now 16-13.
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