For the second straight game, Oroville will face off against Gridley. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oroville has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with three straight losses, while Gridley will come in with six straight wins.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Oroville's offense. They lost 10-0 to Gridley on Tuesday.
For Gridley's part, Tanner Abbott was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Abbott has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Garrett Francis was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Eli Punzo, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Gridley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oroville only managed one hit.
Gridley's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-8. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Oroville, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-17.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Oroville has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Gridley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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