Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Rio Americano couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 10-0 to the Granite Bay Grizzlies on Tuesday. Rio Americano was red-hot at the plate headed into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the three matchups prior) but Granite Bay's pitchers proved too tough.
Rio Americano saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mac Hausman, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
On Granite Bay's side, Chase Bentley made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Bentley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Bentley was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jace Bystrowski was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Brenden Pops was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with an RBI.
Rio Americano's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-9. As for Granite Bay, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 20-9.
Rio Americano does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Granite Bay, they will take on Jesuit at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jesuit will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Granite Bay surely won't give up without a fight.
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