The Rio Americano Raiders will face off against the Ponderosa Bruins at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Rio Americano is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They skirted past Oakmont 16-15. With that victory, the Raiders brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
T Callas was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Four bases. while going 4-for-4. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nik Callas, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Rio Americano hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in ten consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Ponderosa had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Christian Brothers with a sharp 17-7 win on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Bruins, who have now won four games by ten runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Kate McCartney, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Bella Adams was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
Rio Americano's victory bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Ponderosa, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rio Americano hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .367. However, it's not like Ponderosa struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rio Americano came up short against Ponderosa in their previous matchup back in March of 2022, falling 7-2. Will Rio Americano have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
