Rialto is 2-7 against Summit since March of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Knights will head out on the road to face off against the SkyHawks at 3:45 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Rialto 3, Summit 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Rialto took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Grand Terrace, sneaking past 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since May 2, 2024.
Izzeah Zepeda
| 04/02/25 vs Grand Terrace | 8 |
| 03/24/25 vs Bloomington | 7 |
| 03/08/25 @ Monrovia | 13 |
| 02/28/25 vs Muir | 5 |
| 02/17/25 @ Garden Grove | 13 |
Izzeah Zepeda spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Aydin Ayala was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Daniel Nunez was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Summit came tearing into Wednesday's matchup with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Bruins 13-1. The game marked the SkyHawks' most dominant victory of the season.
Summit's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Rialto, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Rialto couldn't quite get it done against Summit in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-2. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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