For the second straight game, Escalon will face off against Ripon Christian. Escalon will head out to challenge Ripon Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Escalon took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Ripon Christian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Escalon narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Ripon Christian 8-7.
Lorenzo Texeira
| 03/26/25 vs Ripon Christian | 3 |
| 02/26/25 @ Buhach Colony | 3 |
| 02/19/25 @ Grace Davis | 3 |
| 03/12/25 vs Sonora | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Hilmar | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
The team relied heavily on Lorenzo Texeira, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and three runs. He has become a key player for Escalon: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Ian Burk, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Escalon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ripon Christian only posted a batting average of .241.
Escalon is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. Ripon Christian is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Escalon has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Ripon Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 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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