For the second straight game, University Prep will face off against Big Bear. The Jaguars will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Bears at 3:15 p.m. University Prep is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between University Prep and Big Bear, and Big Bear kept the tradition alive. The Jaguars fell 12-7 to the Bears on Tuesday.
For Big Bear's part, Zen Sisson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Sisson also tossed a walk, which is notable because Big Bear is 5-2 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-6 otherwise. Sisson was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Big Bear got a massive performance out of Mason Ledesma, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs. The Bears are undefeated when Ledesma posts two or more runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Chase Wilson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
Big Bear always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
University Prep's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Big Bear, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. University Prep has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Big Bear struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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