For the second straight game, Sage Creek will face off against El Camino. The Bobcats will take on the Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Sage Creek 3.4, El Camino 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
El Camino will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Sage Creek extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. The Bobcats came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bobcats have posted against the Wildcats since May 14, 2016.
Elijah Stephens made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Stephens was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Sage Creek is undefeated when Stephens posts one or more home runs, but 4-6 otherwise.
Max Biehl
| 03/22/25 vs Fallbrook | 3 |
| 03/01/25 vs Canyon Crest Academy | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs El Camino | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Union | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs La Costa Canyon | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Max Biehl, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Sage Creek's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Sean Saiki was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Sage Creek lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in March.
El Camino's loss dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Sage Creek, their record now sits at 8-6.
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