The Westminster Wolves will head out to face off against the Pomona Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Westminster has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Horizon hit Westminster with a eight-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wolves came up short against the Hawks, falling 14-2.
Michael Davidson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Pomona beat Standley Lake 7-3 on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.
Tyler Dempsey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts set a new season-high mark for him.
At the plate, Gage Douglas was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with six stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those six stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddux Najera, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Pomona's victory bumped their record up to 8-14. As for Westminster, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.
Pomona's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Westminster has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Pomona, though, as they've been averaging 9 hits. Given Westminster's sizable advantage in that area, the Panthers will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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