The Montbello Warriors will face off against the Thomas Jefferson Spartans at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Montbello's offense. They came up short against Vista PEAK Prep on Saturday, falling 10-0.
Montbello saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Santiago Nava, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one double.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 6-0 to Evergreen. The match marked the first time this season in which the Spartans were not able to get on the board.
Max Feierstein was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in May of 2024.
Thomas Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Montbello, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Montbello has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Thomas Jefferson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1 strikeouts. 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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