For the second straight game, Rio Grande will face off against Eldorado. The Ravens are taking a road trip to face off against the Eagles at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Rio Grande is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Rio Grande heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Friday. They fell 8-4 to Eldorado. The Ravens' loss signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak.
For Eldorado's part, Cooper Burak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. Burak has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Eldorado let Sullivan Wilson and Sebastian Mestas run wild. Wilson went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double, while Mestas went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Wilson has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of John Wofford, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Eldorado lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in three consecutive contests.
Rio Grande's defeat dropped their record down to 17-9. As for Eldorado, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 18 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-4 record this season.
Rio Grande's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's matchup. The Ravens have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Eldorado, though, as they've been averaging only 0.5 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Rio Grande continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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