Carmel-Soledad baseball

 We know both teams can hit. And with the wind howling in Soledad, balls in the gap will carry a little further.
 In the teams first meeting in Soledad, 22 runs were produced, with the Aztecs erupting for 14 after being down 8-1.
 I doubt we will see a sequel.
 Don't be misled by Carmel falling 13-11 in its last outing to Pacific Grove. Prior to that, the pitching staff had allowed two earned runs in its previous five starts.
 Soledad's pitching has improved of late with Nathaniel Villarreal expected to get the start today.
 Villarreal is also among the leagues top hitters in a potent lineup that includes Daniel Farfan, Jordan Morrison and Joseph Ramirez, all with 35 or more hits.
 Carter Hayes has swung a hot bat for the Padres with four homers while Robbie Treadwell and Bryson Lino have stung the ball at the plate.
 Soledad has won six straight games since falling at Carmel on April 21.