For the second straight game, Estacada will face off against Molalla. The Rangers will head out to face off against the Indians at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Estacada is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Estacada had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Molalla put an end to it on Monday. The Rangers lost 8-2 to the Indians. The Rangers haven't had much luck with the Indians recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
For Molalla's part, Kyler Dickerson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. Dickerson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nyxon Hopping, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Garrett Brusseau was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Molalla hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive games.
Molalla pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Estacada, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Estacada has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Molalla struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.5 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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