Softball Preview: Rialto Knights vs. Carter Lions
The Rialto Knights will head out on the road to challenge the Carter Lions at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Rialto has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Carter will arrive with seven straight wins.
On Tuesday, Rialto fell victim to a rough 9-2 loss at the hands of Colton. That's two games in a row now that Rialto has lost by exactly seven runs.
Rialto saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Delilah Perez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Carter stacked a seventh blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Arroyo Valley. That's two games straight that Carter has won by exactly ten runs.
Daniela Ron tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Jaelyn Vargas was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Izzy Tyrrell was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Rialto's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Carter, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4.
Rialto's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. Rialto has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Carter, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Rialto continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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