San Mateo hasn't had much luck against Woodside recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bearcats will challenge the Wildcats at 4:00 p.m.
It was a proper cat-fight when San Mateo challenged Terra Nova on Thursday. The Bearcats came up short against the Tigers, falling 12-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bearcats have suffered since April 8th.
San Mateo saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyce Copus, who went 1-for-2 with one run. Ben Delfin also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Woodside posted their closest win since March 25th on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over More. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
This is the second loss in a row for San Mateo and nudges their season record down to 11-14. As for Woodside, their victory bumped their record up to 10-14.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. San Mateo has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Woodside struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
San Mateo couldn't quite finish off Woodside in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 4-2. Can the Bearcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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