For the second straight game, San Antonio Memorial will face off against Pleasanton. The Minutemen will head out to take on the Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. San Antonio Memorial has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
San Antonio Memorial heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Friday. They lost 16-1 to Pleasanton.
For Pleasanton's part, Cade Segura and Marcus Guardiola were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Segura struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Guardiola tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up a single earned run in ten consecutive appearances. At bat, Segura went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double, while Guardiola went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits Segura has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Jayden Arrendondo was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Haren, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
Pleasanton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .722. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Pleasanton is on a roll lately: they've won 21 of their last 22 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 27-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for San Antonio Memorial, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13-1 record this season.
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