Summit Charter Collegiate Academy hasn't had much luck against Orosi recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bears will be playing at home against the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Summit Charter Collegiate Academy turned things around against Granite Hills on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Grizzlies 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since May 10, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Valentin Sierra, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Mason Maddox, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, while Orosi put up plenty of runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Wonderful College Prep Academy. The Cardinals were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Wolves. The Cardinals haven't had any issues with the Wolves recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Micheal Lopez was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Orosi is 2-0-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 8-11 otherwise. Lopez was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Orosi got a massive performance out of Christopher Lopez, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Lopez is becoming a predictor of the Cardinals' success: when he posts at least three hits the team is undefeated (and 7-11-1 when he doesn't). Matthew Melchor was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Orosi lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Summit Charter Collegiate Academy picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 2-9-1. As for Orosi, their victory bumped their record up to 10-11-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Summit Charter Collegiate Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Orosi struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Summit Charter Collegiate Academy suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Orosi when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Bears 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.
