For the second straight game, Casa Roble will face off against Rio Linda. The Rams will host the Knights at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Casa Roble has five straight wins, Rio Linda has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Wednesday, Casa Roble sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over Rio Linda. That's two games straight that the Rams have won by just one run.
For Rio Linda's part, Skylar Olson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on four hits. Olson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ayden Crawford was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. DJ Lloyd was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
Casa Roble's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-9. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Rio Linda, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Casa Roble has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Rio Linda struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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