For the second straight game, Christopher will face off against Willow Glen. The Cougars will host the Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Christopher fell victim to Willow Glen and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Rams. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Cougars' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Willow Glen's part, Finn Dionne tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. What's more, Dionne posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February.
At the plate, Jack Rudd was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ben Mudgett, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Willow Glen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Willow Glen's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Christopher, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
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