The Richmond Oilers will face off against the Mt. Diablo Red Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Richmond has now lost 12 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 26.
Richmond lost 15-3 to Hercules on Friday.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Mt. Diablo ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past KIPP King 14-13. The Red Devils' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Luis Chub Caal made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Chub Caal was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Anthony Scallin was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 3-for-5. Those hits were his first of the season. Eduardo Gutierrez was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Mt. Diablo kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Mt. Diablo's victory bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Richmond, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.
Richmond couldn't quite finish off Mt. Diablo in their previous matchup back in March and fell 13-11. Will the Oilers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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