Clearwater Valley is 8-2 against Genesee since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Rams will venture away from home to take on the Bulldogs at 11:00 a.m. Clearwater Valley has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clearwater Valley is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest defeat since April 9th on Friday. They came up short against Troy, falling 17-8. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tiago Pickering
| 04/25/25 vs Troy | 3 |
| 03/17/25 vs Nezperce | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Garfield-Palouse | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Lapwai | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Nezperce | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Tiago Pickering was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. He has become a key player for Clearwater Valley: the team is 7-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 3-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Barak Meyer, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Genesee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 15-4 to Kendrick.
Genesee saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Noah Bollman, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Genesee's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9-1. As for Clearwater Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clearwater Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Genesee struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clearwater Valley took their win against Genesee in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 11-0 score. Will the Rams repeat their success, or do the Bulldogs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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