It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Casa Roble ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Rio Linda Knights. The win continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won four in a row.
Aidan Lopez
| 04/22/25 vs Rio Linda | 9 |
| 03/19/25 vs Natomas | 8 |
| 04/07/25 @ Dixon | 6 |
| 04/15/25 vs Center | 4 |
| 03/31/25 @ Woodland | 4 |
Aidan Lopez tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Easton Funk, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Nate Stillman was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Casa Roble kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.
Casa Roble's record is now 14-9. As for Rio Linda, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season.
Casa Roble will have a chance to go back-to-back against Rio Linda: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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