For the second straight game, Granger will face off against Hillcrest. The Lancers will venture away from home to take on the Huskies at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Granger has struggled recently with six losses in a row, while Hillcrest will arrive with five straight wins.
Granger couldn't beat Hillcrest on Tuesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Lancers came up short against the Huskies, falling 14-7.
For Hillcrest's part, Luis Villasmil was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with six stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those six stolen bases gave Villasmil a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Hernandez, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Hillcrest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Hillcrest's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Granger, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Granger has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hillcrest struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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