The Escondido Cougars will head out on the road to face off against the Fallbrook Warriors at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Escondido has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Escondido fell victim to Westview and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 15-0 to the Wolverines. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Wolverines: they've now lost eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Fallbrook was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Mt. Carmel, falling 12-0.
Escondido's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Fallbrook, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Escondido has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like Fallbrook struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Escondido couldn't quite get it done against Fallbrook when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-2. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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