University is 1-9 against Palisades since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Wildcats will face off against the Dolphins at 1:00 p.m. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
University's tournament run continued when they took on Environmental Charter on Saturday. The Wildcats fell just short of the White Tigers by a score of 7-6.
University saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Angel Huerta, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Anthony Moller was another, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Palisades suffered their biggest defeat since March 27, 2024 on Saturday. They lost 7-0 to Granada Hills Charter. The loss continues a trend for the Dolphins in their meetings with the Highlanders: they've now lost five in a row.
Jett Teegardin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Palisades' defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for University, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. University has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Palisades struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
University suffered a grim 13-4 defeat to Palisades in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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