The Redlands East Valley Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Indio Rajahs at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Redlands East Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Redlands East Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over Cajon. The win was just what Redlands East Valley needed coming off of a 7-1 defeat in their prior game.
Redlands East Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nate Lopez, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, Indio unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell victim to a rough 13-0 loss at the hands of Cornerstone Christian. Considering the last time Indio couldn't score was back in February, the team can't take the result too hard.
Indio also got a good showing from Cash Stucki, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Indio saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sergio Navarro, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Redlands East Valley has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Indio, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Redlands East Valley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Indio struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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