The Rio Vista Rams will challenge the Lindhurst Blazers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
On Monday, Rio Vista made easy work of Bethel and carried off a 13-3 victory. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by ten runs or more this season.
John Brimmer
| 04/28/25 vs Bethel | 4 |
| 04/24/25 vs Mesa Verde | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Leroy Greene Academy | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Leroy Greene Academy | 1 |
| 05/15/24 vs Valley Christian | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
John Brimmer was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has become a key player for Rio Vista: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 8-9 otherwise. Brimmer was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Emmett Medders was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with six stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Those six stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Leland Jennings, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
Rio Vista always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lindhurst). They put the hurt on San Juan with a sharp 30-21 win on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Blazers.
Emiliano Zermeno made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Zermeno was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his six plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carlos Betancourt, who got on base in five of his seven plate appearances with five runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Martin Rodriguez-Carrillo was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Lindhurst pushed their record up to 8-15 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.0 runs over those games. As for Rio Vista, the victory got them back to even at 10-10.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rio Vista has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Lindhurst struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rio Vista took their win against Lindhurst in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 17-0 score. Will the Rams repeat their success, or do the Blazers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
