Story written by Stompers Intern Brett Ghisletta
The Sonoma Stompers are coming off of a five game week in which they won two of the contests and lost three. Their most recent game was an 11-10 loss against the Solano Mudcats. In yet another offensively dominated game, the Stompers failed to capitalize, as they led 10-8 in the bottom of the ninth and lost control of the lead late.
Max Handron and Noah Rabin have been showing up offensively for the Stompers in the first three weeks of play, as they hold .436 and .357 batting averages and a combined 27 hits.
The Stompers have five more games this upcoming week, with the final four being at home. Their only road game will take place on Tuesday, in which the Stompers will head to Healdsburg to take on the reigning CCL champion Prune Packers. The Stompers and Packers have faced off once so far this season, in an electric game which saw 26 total runs and a 14-12 Healdsburg victory. They currently hold a 7-2 league record which leads the CCL.
Wednesday night, the Stompers will begin their four game home stand against the Walnut Creek Crawdads. The Crawdads are 3-4 in league play but 6-5 overall, with four players batting over .300 and 100 total hits as a team. The Crawdads defeated the Stompers in their only contest so far this season.
The Orange County Riptide from the CCL South Division head north to take on the Stompers on both Thursday and Saturday, these two teams being at the bottom of their respective divisions. The Riptide hope to earn their first win in over a week, as they have currently lost four in a row. Saturday is Autism Awareness Night at the ballpark. It is presented by Sweetwater Spectrum! Support a great cause and support the Stompers as they take on the Orange County Riptide!
The Stompers will host another CCL South team, as the Arroyo Seco Saints will make the trip to wine country for a Friday night game. The Stompers pitching staff will have their hands full, as the Saints currently have six players batting over .300 and their plate discipline has led to 47 walks. The Saints sit in second to last place (5th) in the CCL South Division.
Purchase your tickets today for the home stand! See your Stompers in action at the ballpark or tune into Sonoma TV Comcast Channel 27 or the Stompers YouTube page.