Salome and Antelope are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2018, but likely not for long. The Salome Frogs will be playing at home against the Antelope Rams at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Salome is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Salome had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against North Valley Christian Academy by a score of 13-9 on Tuesday. The win was just what Salome needed coming off of a 12-1 defeat in their prior contest.
Carlos Esparza was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of his eight plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Stephen Avila, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Antelope was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 5-1 to Anthem Prep.
Salome's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. As for Antelope, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Salome beat Antelope 9-5 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Salome repeat their success, or does Antelope have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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