The Lodi Flames will head out to challenge the Heritage Patriots at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lodi is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Lodi got the win against Tokay by a conclusive 8-2. The Flames have beaten the Tigers the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Tigers has come to flipping the script.
Landon Beasley was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Rylan Takahashi
| 03/19/25 vs Tokay | 4 |
| 03/11/25 @ Downey | 3 |
| 03/25/24 vs Cosumnes Oaks | 3 |
| 02/18/25 vs Turlock | 2 |
| 02/17/25 vs Bear Creek | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylan Takahashi, who scored two runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in stolen bases. Chase Whiting was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Lodi hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tokay struck out 11 times.
Meanwhile, Heritage fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Benicia on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 4-3. The Patriots' defeat signaled the end of their undefeated season.
Heritage saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trevor Thomas, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. That run was Thomas' first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Heritage fell to 4-1. As for Lodi, their record is now 6-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lodi has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Heritage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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