Baseball Game Preview: Reavis Rams vs. Stagg Chargers

The Reavis Rams will head out to challenge the Stagg Chargers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Reavis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.

Reavis will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Thornton Fractional North on Thursday. The Rams were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Meteors. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Meteors recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.

Jason Gustafson looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Isaac Velasco was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted over his last 12 matches. Tino Villagomez was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Reavis always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .760. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Stagg's offense. They lost 13-0 to Oak Lawn on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Chargers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Reavis' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-8. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Stagg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season.

Reavis beat Stagg 6-1 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.