Strathmore's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They never let the Orosi Cardinals onto the board and left with a 1-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for Strathmore, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not much got past Luke Balderama, who gave up just three hits and racked up 15 Ks to keep Orosi off the board. Balderama has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Strathmore saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jorge Ramirez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Strathmore's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Orosi, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Strathmore will take on Wonderful College Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Orosi, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Woodlake at 6:30 p.m. Woodlake is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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