For the second straight game, Rio Mesa will face off against Oxnard. The Spartans will be playing at home against the Yellowjackets at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Rio Mesa 4, Oxnard 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Rio Mesa turned things around against Oxnard on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Yellowjackets by a score of 8-4.
Analia Lopez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jocelyn Gomez, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jaslene Rios, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI.
Rio Mesa's victory bumped their record up to 15-9. As for Oxnard, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 16-8-1.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Rio Mesa hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Oxnard struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.4 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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