Colusa is 10-0 against Live Oak since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Colusa RedHawks will head out on the road to take on the Live Oak Lions at 4:00 p.m. Colusa is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt want to keep things rolling.
After a 13-7 finish the last time they played, Colusa and Woodland Christian decided to play a little more cautiously this time around. Colusa's pitchers stepped up to hand Woodland Christian a 4-0 shutout on Wednesday.
Luke Kalfsbeek was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Kalfsbeek has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kalfsbeek was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Kalfsbeek wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Humphrey, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases.
Live Oak lost a close one when they played two weeks ago but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. Their rough 12-1 defeat to Colusa might stick with them for a while. Live Oak has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Farron Gomez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Colusa's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 9.5 runs. As for Live Oak, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Colusa has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Live Oak struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Colusa took their win against Live Oak in their previous matchup on Tuesday by a conclusive 12-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Colusa 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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