Hollister has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Salinas Cowboys at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
If Hollister beats Salinas with six runs on Thursday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Hollister walked away with a 6-2 victory over Monterey on Tuesday.
The team relied heavily on Mia Phillips, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Madeline Bermudez was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Salinas earned a 5-1 win over North Salinas on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Salinas.
Abi Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sam Regalado, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Janelle Ramirez, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Hollister pushed their record up to 18-2 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Salinas, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season.
Salinas' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hollister has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. It's a different story for Salinas, though, as they've only averaged .360. Will they be able to contain Hollister's hitters?
Hollister skirted past Salinas 7-6 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hollister since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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