Christian Brothers can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Wednesday. They blew past the Rio Americano Raiders 11-5. Christian Brothers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Christian Brothers got a great performance from Josh Lewis as he pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Dre Lee relieved him and did a solid job, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Jaxson Aurich was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Christian Palamidessi, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Rio Americano's side, they got a good showing from Conner Hergert, who struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits.
At the plate, Sam Marr made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Lincoln Dorway, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Christian Brothers' victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-7. As for Rio Americano, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Christian Brothers will have a chance to go back-to-back against Rio Americano: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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