San Juan has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Rio Vista Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. San Juan is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 15.8 runs per game this season.
San Juan will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Rio Vista, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. San Juan had just enough and edged Rio Vista out 23-22.
For Rio Vista's part, they got a massive performance out of Aaliyah Kittlings, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5. Kittlings is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleigh Bloesch, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4.
Even though they lost, Rio Vista was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .559. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as San Juan only posted a batting average of .260.
San Juan's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Rio Vista, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-6.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. San Juan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Rio Vista struggles in that department as they've averaged .692. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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