For the second straight game, El Capitan will face off against Merced. The Gauchos will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Bears at 4:00 p.m. El Capitan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
El Capitan barely beat Merced the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Gauchos put the hurt on the Bears with a sharp 12-2 win on Monday. The victory continues a trend for the Gauchos in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won five in a row.
Angel Rivera was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cooper Gaoiran, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
El Capitan was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Merced's defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-17. As for El Capitan, their win bumped their record up to 15-9-1.
El Capitan's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. The Gauchos have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Merced, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will El Capitan continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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