The Golden Sierra Grizzlies will head out on the road to square off against the San Juan Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Golden Sierra has four straight victories, San Juan has seven straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Golden Sierra is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against San Juan (and have done all season long). Golden Sierra was the clear victor by a 25-4 margin over San Juan on Tuesday. Golden Sierra's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jordan Harper and Robert Baxley made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Harper pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Baxley tossed three innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Harper scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Baxley scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Wyatt Surryhne was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jacob Rodenbaugh was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Golden Sierra pushed their record up to 8-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for San Juan, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7-1.
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