American Canyon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 18-4 margin over the Napa Grizzlies. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for four runs.
Kaden Roberts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Dylan Brown, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Kamari Antoncich was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Napa's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Camden Aldous, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
American Canyon now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Napa, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.
American Canyon will be playing at home against Pittsburg at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Pittsburg comes in on eight and American Canyon on three. As for Napa, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Petaluma at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Petaluma's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Napa's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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