Lodi is 9-1 against Tokay since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Lodi Flames will head out on the road to square off against the Tokay Tigers at 5:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Lodi has three straight wins, Tokay has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Lodi will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Tracy, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Lodi narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Tracy 2-1.
Hannah Escalante spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lodi's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Holly Reich, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Tokay's offense. They lost 12-0 to St. Mary's on Tuesday.
Lodi is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. As for Tokay, their loss dropped their record down to 10-12.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lodi hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Tokay struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lodi took their victory against Tokay in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 6-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lodi since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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