It's a big week in regional high school baseball. Here's a preview of 10 boys varsity baseball games to watch this week in and around Oakland, selected using data from high school sports source MaxPreps.
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College Prep vs. Athenian
On Tuesday, April 30, the College Prep varsity Cougars (6-7) have a home conference game against the Athenian Owls (9-3). The skirmish will take place at 4 p.m. at 6100 Broadway. While College Prep has a 2-3 conference record, the visiting Athenian boys are 5-1 in conference play so far this season.
Hayward vs. Piedmont
The Hayward Farmers (6-15) will play a conference game against the Piedmont Highlanders (12-7) at home on Tuesday, April 30. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at 1633 E. Ave. in Hayward. Hayward has a 3-8 conference record, and the visiting Piedmont boys are 6-2 in conference play this season.
Oakland Military Institute vs. Making Waves Academy
On Tuesday, April 30, the Oakland Military Institute Grizzlies (1-4) face the Making Waves Academy Marlins (6-8-1) in a conference game on their own turf. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. at 3877 Lusk St. Whereas the Oakland Military Institute boys are 1-3 in conference play so far this season, Making Waves Academy is 2-2 in conference play.
Alameda vs. Bishop O'Dowd
On Wednesday, May 1, the Alameda Hornets (12-8) will meet the Bishop O'Dowd Dragons (16-6) in a conference game on their own turf. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. at 2201 Encinal Ave. in Alameda. While Alameda has a 7-5 conference record, the visiting Bishop O'Dowd boys are 11-2 in conference play so far this season.
Piedmont vs. Oakland Tech
On Wednesday, May 1, the Piedmont Highlanders (12-7) will meet the Oakland Tech Bulldogs (8-12-1) in a home nonconference game. The game is set for 4 p.m. at 800 Magnolia Ave. in Piedmont.
Bentley vs. Head-Royce
On Wednesday, May 1, the Bentley Phoenix (3-8) face off against the Head-Royce Jayhawks (1-11) in a home conference game. It all goes down at 1000 Upper Happy Valley Road in Lafayette, starting at 4:15 p.m. To date, both teams have yet to snag a conference win.
Bishop O'Dowd vs. Alameda
On Friday, May 3, the Bishop O'Dowd Dragons (16-6) face the Alameda Hornets (12-8) in a home conference game. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at 9500 Stearns Ave. Bishop O'Dowd boasts an 11-2 conference record, while the visiting Alameda boys are 7-5 in conference play so far this season.
Athenian vs. College Prep
On Friday, May 3, the Athenian Owls (9-3) will meet the College Prep Cougars (6-7) in a home conference game. The action kicks off at 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. in Danville, starting at 4 p.m. While Athenian boasts a 5-1 conference record, the visiting College Prep boys are 2-3 in conference play so far this season.
Making Waves Academy vs. Oakland Military Institute
The Making Waves Academy Marlins (6-8-1) are scheduled to play a conference game against the Oakland Military Institute Grizzlies (1-4) at home on Friday, May 3. The contest is set for 4 p.m. at 4123 Lakeside Drive in Richmond. Although Making Waves Academy has a 2-2 conference record, Oakland Military are 1-3 in conference play so far this season.
Head-Royce vs. Bentley
The Head-Royce Jayhawks (1-11) are set to play a conference game against the Bentley Phoenix (3-8) at home on Friday, May 3. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. at 4315 Lincoln Ave. Both teams have yet to secure a conference win this season.
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