For the second straight game, La Sierra will face off against Jurupa Valley. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Jaguars at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
La Sierra is headed into the match having just posted their closest victory since February 27th on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Jurupa Valley, sneaking past 7-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Ethan Jacquez was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Edgar Castaneda, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI.
Jacquez wasn't the only one making solid contact: La Sierra kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in six consecutive contests.
La Sierra's win bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Jurupa Valley, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 12-6-1.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. La Sierra hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Jurupa Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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