Lodi managed to slip by Tracy the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Flames lost 3-0 to the Bulldogs on Thursday. The Flames were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
Lodi took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-23, 28-26.
Lodi's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Erik De La Torre-Arias, who had nine digs.
Ethan Juran was a one-man wrecking crew For Tracy. as he had 21 digs and one assist. Brandon Garcia also deserves some recognition as he served his first aces of the season.
Lodi's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Tracy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-5.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Lodi is set to face off against their familiar foe West at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Tracy will square off against rival St. Mary's at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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