The Lodi Rams will head out to face off against the Lyndhurst Golden Bears at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Lodi's offense. They lost 10-0 to Wood-Ridge on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rams have suffered since April 22nd.
North Arlington hit Lyndhurst with a 12-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Golden Bears came up short against the Vikings, falling 19-10. The Golden Bears have struggled against the Vikings recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Gianna Lembo was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 5-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Olivia Glasser, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Lodi's loss dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Lyndhurst, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-13.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lodi hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .351. However, it's not like Lyndhurst struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lodi came out on top in a nail-biter against Lyndhurst in their previous meeting back in April, sneaking past 5-3. Do the Rams have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Golden Bears turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
