The Stagg Chargers will challenge the Reavis Rams at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Stagg has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Stagg's offense. They lost 13-0 to Oak Lawn on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Chargers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Reavis, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They never let Thornton Fractional North get on the board and left with a 15-0 win on Thursday. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.
Jason Gustafson looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had over his last two contests.
On the hitting side, Isaac Velasco was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted over his last 12 matchups. The team also got some help courtesy of Tino Villagomez, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Reavis always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .760. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Stagg dropped their record down to 3-19 with the loss, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Reavis, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season.
Stagg couldn't quite get it done against Reavis in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-1. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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