The Strathmore Spartans will face off against the Orange Cove Titans at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
On Tuesday, Strathmore didn't have quite enough to beat Lindsay and fell 4-3. The loss continues a trend for the Spartans in their meetings with the Cardinals: they've now lost eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Orange Cove entered their tilt with Orosi on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Cardinals. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 20, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Orange Cove pushed their record up to 13-9 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Strathmore, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-13-1.
Strathmore suffered a grim 13-4 defeat to Orange Cove in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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