The Yerington Lions will square off against the Oasis Academy Bighorns at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Oasis Academy is hoping to do on Friday what Sierra Lutheran couldn't on Saturday: put an end to Yerington's winning streak, which now stands at nine games. Yerington put the hurt on Sierra Lutheran with a sharp 14-3 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Yerington considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Toby Juarez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Juarez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Juarez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Victor Angle, who went 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Brody Carlgren, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Oasis Academy can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They blew past Silver Stage 20-7. The high-scoring effort was just what Oasis Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Like Yerington, Oasis Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Kayden White. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. White was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryder McNabb, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Benjamin Utz, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
Yerington is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 19 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. As for Oasis Academy, they pushed their record up to 18-6 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Yerington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like Oasis Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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