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| 04/08/25 - Away | 5-4 W |
| 04/04/25 - Home | 13-7 W |
| 04/02/24 - Away | 5-15 L |
| 03/29/24 - Home | 7-6 W |
| 03/26/24 - Away | 1-13 L |
| + 5 more games |
Itasca proved they can win big last Friday (they won by six) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Rio Vista Eagles 5-4. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 26, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Brayden Mears was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Itasca let Aydan Villarreal and Caden Littlejohn run wild. Villarreal scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Littlejohn went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits Littlejohn has posted since back in March of 2024.
Itasca's record now sits at 12-3. As for Rio Vista, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Itasca will take on Meridian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellowjackets' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Wampus Cats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rio Vista, they will challenge Italy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Gladiators have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.88 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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