For the second straight game, Ayala will face off against Claremont. The Bulldogs will host the Wolfpack at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Ayala's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home while Claremont has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
While Ayala's victory against Claremont wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Wolfpack 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since March 4th.
Isaac Huver looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaden Valenzuela, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Jonah Boyd, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Ayala hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games.
Ayala is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Claremont, their loss dropped their record down to 9-12-1.
Claremont's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Ayala hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .348. It's a different story for Claremont, though, as they've only averaged .252. Will they be able to contain Ayala's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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