Dolores Huerta Prep and Ellicott are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The Dolores Huerta Prep Scorpions will head out on the road to face off against the Ellicott Thunderhawks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dolores Huerta Prep is no doubt hoping to put an end to a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Monday, Dolores Huerta Prep came up short against Trinidad and fell 8-5.
Noah Acu?a was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Mason Vider was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Ellicott waltzed into their game on Tuesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They blew past the Chargers 10-0. Considering Ellicott has won six matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Logan Wilson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Wilson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Daniel Clough was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Edwin Chacon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Dolores Huerta Prep's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Ellicott, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Dolores Huerta Prep has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Ellicott struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Dolores Huerta Prep came up short against Ellicott in their previous meeting back in March, falling 20-16. Can Dolores Huerta Prep avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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