The Tehachapi Warriors will take on the Bakersfield Drillers in a tournament on Friday. Bakersfield took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Tehachapi, who comes in off a win.
Tehachapi is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Tulare Western. Tehachapi blew past Tulare Western 17-2 on Wednesday.
Aiden Salazar made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Salazar was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Andrew Widders, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Tylere Lombardi, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Tehachapi kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tulare Western only managed six hits.
Meanwhile, Bakersfield unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 9-0 to Liberty on Wednesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Tehachapi took their win against Bakersfield in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 9-2. Does Tehachapi have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bakersfield turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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