While Lodi's win against Pitman wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Flames sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Pride on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Flames in their matchups with the Pride: they've now won three in a row.

Jax Bennett
| 03/19/26 vs Pitman | 2 |
| 03/17/26 @ Tokay | 2 |
| 03/11/26 vs Del Oro | 2 |
| 03/03/26 @ Turlock | 1 |
Jax Bennett was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Lodi is 2-1 when Bennett posts two or more runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Carlos Porrello also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
The victory got Lodi back to even at 4-4. As for Pitman, they moved to 7-2 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Lodi and Pitman will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Flames will challenge rival West at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Pitman is set to face off against their familiar foe Enochs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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