Rio Linda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 12-2 to the Pioneer Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rio Linda of the 2-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
Rio Linda saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xander Geer, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Geer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On Pioneer's side, Ben Reis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Reis was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christian Reyes, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Damian Garcia, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Rio Linda's loss dropped their record down to 13-11. As for Pioneer, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season.
Rio Linda will be playing at home against Casa Roble at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Casa Roble will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Rio Linda surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pioneer, they will be playing at home against Wood at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pioneer will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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