The Centennial Apaches will face off against the Compton Tarbabes at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Centennial has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Centennial is headed into Saturday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Thursday. They lost 14-3 to Hawthorne.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Compton, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Jordan 3-2. While the Tarbabes didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-14-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Andrew Ruiz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Compton is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 2-4 otherwise.
At the plate, Anthony Jacobo was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Compton's win bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Centennial, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
Centennial suffered a grim 13-4 defeat to Compton in their previous matchup back in February. Will the Apaches 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.
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