Hilmar is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Escalon is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Hilmar Yellowjackets will take on the Escalon Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, Hilmar sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over Mariposa County. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Hilmar has scored all season.
Jason Lundquist looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Caden Wood, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was John Labno, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, everything went Escalon's way against Las Plumas on Wednesday as Escalon made off with a 9-2 win.
Greg Adams 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 (he also only allowed one walk). Adams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Adams was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Jackson Runnels was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5. Jamin Miller was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Hilmar has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. As for Escalon, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Hilmar has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Escalon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Hilmar couldn't quite finish off Escalon in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 5-3. Will Hilmar have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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