El Camino is 0-3 against Rio Linda since March of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will host the Knights at 4:30 p.m. El Camino has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for El Camino's offense. They lost 12-0 to Dixon on Tuesday. The Eagles' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Rio Linda came out on top against Natomas on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 11-run first inning. The Knights were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Nighthawks. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by eight runs or more this season.
Kiera Waggoner was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Liv Johnson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Alexa Mendoza was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Rio Linda's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for El Camino, their loss dropped their record down to 4-12.
El Camino suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Rio Linda in their previous meeting on April 1st. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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