The Monterey Dores will be playing at home against the Carmel Padres at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Monterey: 3.5, Carmel: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Monterey finally turned things around against Palma on Thursday. Monterey won by a run and slipped past Palma 5-4.
Nate Wedderburn was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Wedderburn has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Wedderburn was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gino Grammatico, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Evan Takehara, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Carmel entered their tilt with Hollister with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Haybalers on Thursday.
Carmel also got a great performance from Zander Lunt as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Justin LeMaster, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Bo Iandoli was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Monterey's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-13. As for Carmel, their victory bumped their record up to 20-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Monterey has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Carmel struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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