After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Dixon, Rio Linda was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Sutter Huskies by a score of 6-3. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered a 6-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Kiera Waggoner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nakayla Williams, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Roxie Alvarez was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Rio Linda hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive matchups.
Rio Linda is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Sutter, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Rio Linda will face off against Casa Roble at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Sutter, they will welcome Dixon at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Huskies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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