For the second straight game, Grant will face off against Van Nuys. The Lancers will be playing at home against the Wolves at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Grant is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Grant lost 14-4 to Van Nuys on Monday.
For Van Nuys' part, Kevin Mata made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mata also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Van Nuys is 4-2 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Mata was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other pitching news, Ricky Lomeli looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Van Nuys is 4-2 when he allows at most two walks, but 5-6 otherwise.
Van Nuys was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. They are 6-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Van Nuys pushed their record up to 9-8 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Grant, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-14.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Grant has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Van Nuys struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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