For the second straight game, Fontana will face off against Arroyo Valley. The Steelers will head out to challenge the Hawks at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Fontana has struggled recently with five losses in a row, while Arroyo Valley will arrive with four straight wins.
Fontana managed to slip by Arroyo Valley the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Steelers lost 8-2 to the Hawks on Wednesday.
For Arroyo Valley's part, Jake Jimenez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. Jimenez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in 13 consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Roy Reyes was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Jorge Reyes was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Fontana's defeat dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Arroyo Valley, their record now sits at 14-5.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fontana hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Arroyo Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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