Mission College Prep is 0-4 against Lompoc since March of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Mission College Prep Royals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lompoc Braves at 4:30 p.m. Mission College Prep is coming into the contest hot, having won their last eight games.
If Mission College Prep beats Lompoc with four runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. Mission College Prep skirted past Pioneer Valley 4-2.
Roxanne Guerra spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mission College Prep's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Savannah Ruelas, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rose Guerra, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Lompoc fell victim to St. Joseph and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. Their rough 7-0 loss to the Knights might stick with them for a while. The matchup marked the first time this season in which Lompoc was not able to get on the board.
Mission College Prep pushed their record up to 9-5 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Lompoc, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Mission College Prep might still be hurting after the 9-2 defeat they got from Lompoc when the teams last played back in February. Will Mission College Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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