The McClatchy Lions will face off against the Dixon Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (McClatchy has three straight victories, Dixon has five straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Tuesday, McClatchy got the win against Cosumnes Oaks by a conclusive 7-1. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.
Naomi King was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaydilyn Rogers, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
McClatchy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Dixon scored the most runs they've had this season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of Davis Sr. by a score of 7-6.
Dixon's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for McClatchy, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Dixon's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: McClatchy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Dixon, though, as they've been averaging 9 hits. Given McClatchy's sizable advantage in that area, the Rams will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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