For the second straight game, Carmel will face off against Monterey. The Padres will head out to challenge the Dores at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Carmel is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
On Wednesday, Carmel made easy work of Monterey and carried off a 9-1 victory. The Padres might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by eight runs or more this season.
Lucas Rocha looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Matt Maxon was excellent, firing off two home runs and two stolen bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most home runs he has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Jesse Watts, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI.
Carmel lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more home runs.
Carmel's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Monterey, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
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