Woodlake has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Orosi Cardinals at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Woodlake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Woodlake is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Granite Hills (and have done all season long). Woodlake blew past Granite Hills 22-2. Woodlake's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ismael Pena was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pena was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Landon Gamez was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Conner Bates was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, Orosi came up short against Orange Cove on Thursday and fell 6-2. The loss continues a trend for Orosi in their matchups with Orange Cove: they've now lost five in a row.
Woodlake has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a massive bump to their 15-7 record this season. As for Orosi, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-12.
Everything went Woodlake's way against Orosi in their previous matchup back in March as Woodlake made off with an 8-0 win. Does Woodlake have another victory up their sleeve, or will Orosi turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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