For the second straight game, Magnolia will face off against Santiago. The Sentinels will venture away from home to face off against the Cavaliers at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
Magnolia blew Santiago out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Santiago got their revenge. The Sentinels fell just short of the Cavaliers by a score of 2-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Sentinels were not able to get on the board.
For Santiago's part, the result came thanks to Nhat Jr. Huynh's shutout, as he gave up just seven hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Isaiah Cortez was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Santiago's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-10. As for Magnolia, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Santiago's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Magnolia hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. It's a different story for Santiago, though, as they've only averaged .237. Will they be able to contain Magnolia's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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