Raiders
| 03/20/26 @ Patterson | 6-2 |
| 03/18/26 vs Patterson | 7-0 |
| 03/16/26 @ Patterson | 4-0 |
| 03/13/26 vs Manteca | 4-3 |
| 03/11/26 @ Manteca | 10-3 |
| 03/09/26 vs Manteca | 6-4 |
Central Catholic had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Friday. They came out on top against the Patterson Tigers by a score of 6-2. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 7-0 win on Wednesday.
Caine Walker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Levi Zalinski was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hudson Walker, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Central Catholic hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive matchups.
Central Catholic's record is now 11-1. As for Patterson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Central Catholic will take on Mountain House at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Patterson, they will square off against Manteca at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Buffaloes have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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