Santa Ana Valley is 0-5 against Bolsa Grande since March of 2020 but things could change on Friday. Santa Ana Valley will challenge Bolsa Grande at 3:15 p.m.
Santa Ana Valley is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Saddleback, falling 9-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Bolsa Grande came into Tuesday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Santiago a 9-0 shutout on Tuesday. With that win, the Matadors brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Mikey Haley Jr. made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Bolsa Grande is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-4 otherwise. Haley Jr. was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played.
In other batting news, Junior Rizo was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Samuel Montes De Oca, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Santa Ana Valley's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Bolsa Grande, their record is now 4-5.
Santa Ana Valley might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Bolsa Grande when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Can Santa Ana Valley avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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