Baseball Preview: Hueneme Vikings vs. Nordhoff Rangers
Hueneme is 9-1 against Nordhoff since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Hueneme Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Nordhoff Rangers at 3:30 p.m. Hueneme will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
On Wednesday, Hueneme beat Nordhoff 5-2. That's two games straight that Hueneme has won by exactly three runs.
The team relied heavily on Jordan Garcia, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Luis Cervantes was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Hueneme pushed their record up to 14-8-1 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Nordhoff, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11-1 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hueneme has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Nordhoff struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.2. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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