The Rocklin Thunder will challenge the Turlock Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Rocklin is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Gregori 6-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Thunder.
Troy Ueltzen
| 05/07/25 vs Gregori | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Oak Ridge | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Davis Sr. | 1 |
Rocklin got a great performance from Troy Ueltzen as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Ueltzen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Mason Paranick was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Cash Brennan, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Rocklin was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March.
Meanwhile, Turlock entered their tilt with McClatchy on Wednesday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Lions 8-6.
The team relied heavily on Joshua Ramirez, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Brady Faria was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs.
Rocklin's record now sits at 22-6. As for Turlock, their record is now 20-6-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Rocklin has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Turlock struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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