Escalon won the last time they faced Riverbank, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Escalon Cougars were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Riverbank Bruins. The win made it back-to-back victories for Escalon.
Greg Adams made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Adams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Adams was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nico Franzia, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Jamin Miller was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Escalon has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 4-8 record this season. As for Riverbank, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Escalon will take on Central Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Riverbank, they will be playing at home against Ripon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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