The Cordova Lancers will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Rio Vista Rams at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Wednesday, it was close, but Cordova sidestepped Center for an 11-10 win. The victory was just what Cordova needed coming off of a 14-0 loss in their prior match.
The team relied heavily on Levi Nyberg, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Gage Cordova, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Rio Vista scored the most runs they've had all season to find success last Thursday. They blew past Esparto 15-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for Rio Vista.
Ethan Perkins made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Perkins has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Perkins was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three runs and four RBI.
In other batting news, Emmett Medders was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was John Brimmer, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and an RBI.
Cordova's record is now 6-7-1. As for Rio Vista, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Cordova has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rio Vista struggles in that department as they've been averaging 12.5. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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