The Lodi Rams will square off against the Emerson Cavaliers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Wednesday, Lodi didn't have quite enough to beat Eastern Christian and fell 11-10. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Emerson had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Wednesday. They blew past the Angels 13-1. The result was nothing new for the Cavaliers, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Sophia Centeno made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jillian Kleinman was excellent, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Gabby Micucci, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Emerson hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive games.
Emerson's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Lodi, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Lodi couldn't quite get it done against Emerson when the teams last played back in April of 2016 as they fell 6-2. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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