Xavier Prep won the last time they faced Big Bear and things went their way on Thursday too. The Saints came out on top against the Bears by a score of 9-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Saints.
Vanjuan Vladimirov made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. Vladimirov was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
Elijah Castro
| 04/03/25 vs Big Bear | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Shadow Hills | 2 |
| 02/27/25 @ Lakeside | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ La Quinta | 1 |
| 03/25/25 vs La Quinta | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elijah Castro, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Xavier Prep's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-7 when he doesn't). Hyun Jun Kim was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Xavier Prep's record now sits at 9-7. As for Big Bear, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Xavier Prep wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 5-0 loss against Shadow Hills on the 4th. As for Big Bear, they will host Excelsior Charter at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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