The Westmont Sentinels will take on the Bulls College Prep Bulls at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Westmont will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
On Wednesday, Westmont got the win against Northtown by a conclusive 20-1. Considering the Sentinels have won 15 matches by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Rocco Damato and Nathaniel Ollier made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Damato pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ollier tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. At the plate, Damato got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI and one run, while Ollier went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Briggs Templeton
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In other batting news, Briggs Templeton was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ricky Yenkin, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Westmont always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .656. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northtown only posted an OBP of .353.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Bulls College Prep and Rauner had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Bulls were the clear victors by an 11-3 margin over the Wildcats on Monday. That looming 11-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulls yet this season.
Bulls College Prep let Jeremiah Alvarado and Kevin Smith run wild. Alvarado went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Smith got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Octavio Garcia was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Westmont pushed their record up to 19-8-1 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Bulls College Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 4-7.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westmont has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Bulls College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .489. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
