The Del Oro Suns will take on the Legacy Christian Academy Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Del Oro couldn't beat East Bakersfield on Thursday even though they stacked 12 runs on them in the seventh inning. The two teams finished up on equal footing with an 18-18 draw.
Alpaugh typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Legacy Christian Academy proved too difficult a challenge. They put the hurt on the Buffalos with a sharp 18-7 victory. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won five games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Ava Houchin was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Josie Johnson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.
Legacy Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-8 record this season. Del Oro's draw gives them a new season record of 6-17-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Del Oro hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .412. However, it's not like Legacy Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .516. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Del Oro took their win against Legacy Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 20-8 score. Do the Suns have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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