Baseball Game Preview: James Lick Comets vs. Overfelt Royals

By Team Reports May 1, 2025, 1:41am

Baseball Preview: James Lick Comets vs. Overfelt Royals

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James Lick is 8-2 against Overfelt since April of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Comets will look to defend their home field against the Royals at 4:00 p.m. James Lick has given up an average of 10.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

James Lick managed to slip by San Jose the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Comets lost 16-6 to the Bulldogs on Tuesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last three times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Isaiah Vaughn made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Dereck Galvan was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Meanwhile, Overfelt had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Independence with a sharp 14-2 victory on Tuesday. Considering the Royals have won seven games by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Overfelt got a massive performance out of BRIAN BECERRA DADO, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases BECERRA DADO has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was DECIMUS LACAYO, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.

James Lick dropped their record down to 4-10 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road. As for Overfelt, their win bumped their record up to 8-10.

Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. James Lick hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Overfelt struggles in that department as they've averaged .380. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

James Lick might still be hurting after the 16-0 defeat they got from Overfelt in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Comets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.

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