For the second straight game, Saddleback will face off against Bolsa Grande. The Roadrunners will head out on the road to square off against the Matadors at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Saddleback managed to slip by Bolsa Grande the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Roadrunners lost 13-2 to the Matadors on Wednesday. The Roadrunners' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
For Bolsa Grande's part, Mikey Haley Jr. made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. Haley Jr. was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. He has become a key player for Bolsa Grande: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, Damien Montes De Oca was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Junior Rizo, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Bolsa Grande hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three strikeouts batters in three consecutive matches.
Bolsa Grande has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Saddleback, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 8-6-1.
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