For the second straight game, Sierra Lutheran will face off against Yerington. The Falcons will host the Lions at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Sierra Lutheran has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with four straight losses, while Yerington will come in with 11 straight wins.
Yerington hit Sierra Lutheran with a four-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons came up short against the Lions, falling 11-1.
For Yerington's part, Toby Juarez spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks. Juarez has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Valor Angle was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Brent Brinkley, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one RBI.
Yerington pushed their record up to 23-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Sierra Lutheran, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-18-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Sierra Lutheran has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Yerington struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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