For the second straight game, Cosumnes Oaks will face off against Elk Grove. The Wolfpack will be playing at home against the Thundering Herd at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Cosumnes Oaks has struggled recently with eight defeats in a row, while Elk Grove will arrive with four straight wins.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Cosumnes Oaks' offense. They came up short against Elk Grove on Wednesday, falling 14-0.
For Elk Grove's part, Brady Ramirez made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Ramirez posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs.
In other pitching news, Cooper Gannon looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Landon Johnson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and one run. Those two triples gave him a new career-high. Tristen Bartlett was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Elk Grove was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .560. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in six consecutive contests.
Cosumnes Oaks' loss dropped their record down to 5-22. As for Elk Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 21-6.
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