Encinal is 10-0 against San Lorenzo since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Encinal Jets are on the road again to play the San Lorenzo Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Encinal is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Encinal had to settle for a 10-8 defeat against Bishop O'Dowd. The loss continues a trend for Encinal in their matchups with Bishop O'Dowd: they've now lost eight in a row.
Sherrielyn Ferrer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Jazzy Alcantar was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, San Lorenzo had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Fremont with a sharp 24-16 victory on Monday.
Ciara Akasaki-Gutierres was a standout: she went 3-for-6 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of An Nguyen, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances.
Encinal's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-4. As for San Lorenzo, their win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-14.
Encinal took their victory against San Lorenzo in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 19-3. Will Encinal repeat their success, or does San Lorenzo have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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