For the second straight game, Golden Sierra will face off against Vacaville Christian. The Grizzlies will be playing at home against the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Golden Sierra has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with four straight defeats, while Vacaville Christian will come in with 12 straight wins.
Golden Sierra fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Vacaville Christian on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Falcons by a score of 12-11. Even if the Grizzlies couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Ethan Caruthers put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in March. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
In other batting news, Bruce Rayford was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Michael Goski, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Vacaville Christian pushed their record up to 14-4 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Golden Sierra, their loss dropped their record down to 9-6.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Golden Sierra has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Vacaville Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
