For the second straight game, Saddleback will face off against Orange. The Roadrunners will host the Panthers at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Saddleback has struggled recently with eight defeats in a row, while Orange will arrive with three straight wins.
Saddleback fell victim to Orange and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 19-0 to the Panthers.
For Orange's part, Jason Huerta looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, Huerta posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025.
On the hitting side, Abraham Ontiveros was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Orange is undefeated when Ontiveros posts two or more runs, but 8-9 otherwise. Ethan Giraldo was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Orange kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 11-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Saddleback's loss dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Orange, their victory bumped their record up to 17-9.
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