Cosumnes Oaks had to endure a 13-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Cordova Lancers by a score of 10-5 on Monday. Cosumnes Oaks' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
The team relied heavily on Gavin Aldrich, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Massimo Jimenez was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Cordova's side, Levi Nyberg put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Nyberg has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Nyberg was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Nyberg wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Logan Salazar, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Cosumnes Oaks' win ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-14. As for Cordova, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8-1.
Cosumnes Oaks will head out on the road to face off against Jesuit at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Cosumnes Oaks will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Cordova, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Valley Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cordova is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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