Castro Valley has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Berkeley Yellowjackets at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Castro Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
While Castro Valley has not struggled against Berkeley recently, they managed to flip the script on Wednesday. Castro Valley walked away with a 6-2 victory over Berkeley.
Michael Olsen was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Olsen has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Olsen was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other pitching news, Riley Eagan looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on David Colon, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Castro Valley's win bumped their record up to 11-5-1. As for Berkeley, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Castro Valley's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. Castro Valley has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Berkeley, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Castro Valley continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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