For the second straight game, Le Grand will face off against Mariposa County. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Le Grand has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Mariposa County will arrive with six straight victories.
Last Tuesday, Le Grand came up short against Mariposa County and fell 4-1.
For Mariposa County's part, Barclae Sandoval made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Sandoval has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Carmine Sandoval was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Laten Butler, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Mariposa County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .552. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Mariposa County pushed their record up to 11-8 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Le Grand, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Le Grand has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mariposa County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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