The Vista del Lago Ravens will head out on the road to take on the Redlands East Valley Wildcats at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Thursday, Vista del Lago came up short against Rancho Verde and fell 9-5. The Ravens haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Alec Bostrom was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Gio Galindo also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Redlands East Valley's offense. They fell just short of Yucaipa by a score of 1-0 on Friday. Surprisingly, this marked the fifth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Cash Dabbs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
Vista del Lago's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Redlands East Valley, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Redlands East Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Vista del Lago has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. It's a different story for Redlands East Valley, though, as they've only averaged .350. Will they be able to contain Vista del Lago's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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