Softball Game Preview: Rio Vista Rams vs. Woodland Christian Cardinals

By Team Reports Mar 23, 2024, 2:31am

Preview: Rio Vista Rams vs. Woodland Christian Cardinals

The Rio Vista Rams will head out on the road to challenge the Woodland Christian Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Last Thursday, Rio Vista got the win against Esparto by a conclusive 17-2. 17 seems to be a good number for Rio Vista as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.

Hannah King was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. King has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk every time she's pitched this season. King was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.

In other batting news, Hannah Patin was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Patin is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Lailoni Barbosa, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.

Meanwhile, Woodland Christian put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Buckingham Charter. Winning may never get old, but Woodland Christian sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.

The victory made it two in a row for Rio Vista and bumps their season record up to 2-5. As for Woodland Christian, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.

Rio Vista might still be hurting after the 18-2 defeat they got from Woodland Christian in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Thankfully for Rio Vista, Gianna Carrion (who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.

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