Baseball Game Preview: Golden Sierra Grizzlies vs. Vacaville Christian Falcons

Golden Sierra hasn't had much luck against Vacaville Christian recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Grizzlies will face off against the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Golden Sierra has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Golden Sierra is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They lost 21-1 to Woodland Christian.

Golden Sierra saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Rodenbaugh, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

Meanwhile, Vacaville Christian had already won ten in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs) and they went ahead and made it 11 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the RedHawks 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Falcons have posted since May 8, 2024.

Vacaville Christian pushed their record up to 13-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Golden Sierra, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.

Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Golden Sierra has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Vacaville Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Golden Sierra might still be hurting after the 10-2 defeat they got from Vacaville Christian in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Grizzlies avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.