The Rio Americano Raiders will face off against the Vista del Lago Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Rio Americano: 1.4, Vista del Lago: 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Rio Americano took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They came out on top against Vista del Lago by a score of 6-1. The victory was some much needed relief for the Raiders as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
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Carter Dean tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Rio Americano saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyler Benton, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Derek Gale also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Rio Americano always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vista del Lago only posted an OBP of .261.
Vista del Lago has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. Rio Americano now has a winning record of 4-3.
Rio Americano's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. Rio Americano has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Vista del Lago, though, as they've been averaging only 0.5 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Rio Americano continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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