It's time for playoff baseball in California's high school ranks.
In this CIF-Southern Section Division 3 opener, Great Oak (12-16) hosts San Marino (21-6) in a battle between teams with a huge record disparity, but don't let that fool you – this should be an evenly-matched battle.
WATCH: Great Oak vs. San Marino on NFHS Network
Great Oak has played one of the harder schedules in all of California, mainly in non-league play – although sharing a league with Vista Murrieta will also make you battle-tested come postseason time. The Wolfpack lost eight games in a row after winning their season opener, but they are 11-8 since then, with the turnaround first marked by a finals appearance at Norco's tournament. They beat the nationally-ranked host team in the semifinals for the second time in a month before finishing top-three in the Southwestern League for a playoff spot.
San Marino has played a much easier schedule, but the 21-6 record speaks for itself. And the Rio Hondo League champion enters the postseason with a full head of steam having won five straight and eight of its last nine.
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The winner will face either St. Paul or Great Oak's league foe Temecula Valley in the second round.
Here’s everything you need to know about live streaming Great Oak vs. San Marino.
How to watch Great Oak vs. San Marino baseball
- Live Stream: Watch on the NFHS Network
Great Oak vs. San Marino will air live on the NFHS Network. You can subscribe to NFHS Network on a monthly basis or an annual subscription.
Great Oak vs. San Marino start time
- Date: Thursday, May 15
- Time: 3:15 p.m. PT
The first pitch is set for 3:15 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 15. The game will be played at Great Oak High School in Temecula.