The Christian Brothers Falcons will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Rio Americano Raiders at 4:30 p.m. Christian Brothers is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.
Christian Brothers scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Rio Americano as Christian Brothers made off with an 11-5 victory. Christian Brothers' win was all the more impressive since Rio Americano was averaging only 3.7 runs allowed on the season.
Christian Brothers got a great performance from Josh Lewis as he pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Dre Lee relieved him and did a solid job, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Jaxson Aurich was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Christian Palamidessi was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Christian Brothers made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-7. As for Rio Americano, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Christian Brothers has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rio Americano struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.3 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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