For the second straight game, McClatchy will face off against Antelope. The Lions will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Titans at 4:00 p.m. McClatchy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last eight games.
McClatchy's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They came out on top against Antelope by a score of 4-0.
Ari Silva
| 03/25/26 @ Antelope | 12 |
| 04/30/25 vs Antelope | 10 |
| 03/12/26 @ Lodi | 9 |
| 03/11/25 @ Cordova | 9 |
| 03/17/26 vs Yuba City | 8 |
Ari Silva was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Antonio Barber was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Elias Ortega, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
McClatchy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive games.
McClatchy's win bumped their record up to 13-2. As for Antelope, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. McClatchy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Antelope struggles in that department as they've averaged .475. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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