The Exeter Monarchs will face off against the Mendota Aztecs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Exeter's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Mendota's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Exeter's offense. They came up short against Selma on Thursday, falling 6-0. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 8, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Meanwhile, Mendota came up short against Coalinga on Friday and fell 7-4. The Aztecs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Exeter's loss dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Mendota, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Exeter took their win against Mendota in their previous meeting back in February of 2016 by a conclusive 9-1 score. Will the Monarchs repeat their success, or do the Aztecs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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