Tulare Western is 10-0 against Tulare Union since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Tulare Western Mustangs will look to defend their home field against the Tulare Union The Tribe at 4:30 p.m.
Tulare Western is headed into the matchup fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by an 18-4 margin over Tulare Union on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for Tulare Western as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Justin Cuellar made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Cuellar has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Cuellar was also big at the plate, scoring four runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chi'El Sanchez, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Ty Rhyman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Tulare Western's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-14. As for Tulare Union, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-21 record this season.
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