For the second straight game, Mariposa County will face off against Le Grand. The Grizzlies will face off against the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Mariposa County has six straight victories, Le Grand has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Last Tuesday, Mariposa County earned a 4-1 win over Le Grand.
Barclae Sandoval made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carmine Sandoval, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Laten Butler, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Mariposa County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .552. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Mariposa County pushed their record up to 11-8 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Le Grand, their loss dropped their record down to 10-6.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mariposa County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Le Grand struggles in that department as they've averaged .493. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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