For the second straight game, Rickover Naval will face off against Intrinsic. The Seadragons will be playing at home against the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rickover Naval has given up an average of 14.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rickover Naval lost 17-1 to Intrinsic on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Seadragons have suffered against the Mustangs since May 12, 2022.
For Intrinsic's part, Joel Diaz made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Diaz also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Intrinsic is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 1-4 otherwise. Diaz was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Angel Munoz was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Brandon Loredo was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Intrinsic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .704. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Intrinsic and bumps their season record up to 3-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for Rickover Naval, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
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