The McClatchy Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Turlock Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (McClatchy: 3.1, Turlock: 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
McClatchy took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against River City and snuck past 11-10. The high-scoring effort was just what McClatchy needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Camden Salisbury looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, McClatchy got a big performance out of Rylan Pope, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brandon Lor, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Turlock gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 7-0 margin over Pitman. The victory was familiar territory for Turlock who now have eight in a row.
Turlock also got a great performance from Mason Baker as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Owen Miller, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Carter Crivelli was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
McClatchy's win bumped their record up to 18-9. As for Turlock, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 20-8.
McClatchy's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. McClatchy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Turlock, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will McClatchy continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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