Rogers is on a four-game streak of home wins, while West Warwick is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Rogers Vikings will take on the West Warwick Wizards at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Rogers has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Rogers is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over West Warwick. That's two games straight that Rogers has won by exactly two runs.
For West Warwick's part, Dominic Carollo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. Carollo has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, West Warwick saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zackary Lawrence, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Rogers is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5-1 record this season. As for West Warwick, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 23-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rogers has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like West Warwick struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.1. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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