Baseball Game Preview: John Adams Spartans vs. Richmond Hill Lions

For the second straight game, John Adams will face off against Richmond Hill. The Spartans will take on the Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. John Adams has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

John Adams fell victim to Richmond Hill and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Lions, falling 12-0. The Spartans have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.

For Richmond Hill's part, Christopher Duarte and Adrian Hernandez V made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Duarte pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hernandez V tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Duarte went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Hernandez V went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

In other batting news, Abel Ortiz was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Dwan Fernandez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

The victory was the fourth in a row for Richmond Hill, bringing their record up to 10-2-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for John Adams, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.