Preview: Vista del Lago Eagles vs. Granite Bay Grizzlies
The Vista del Lago Eagles will challenge the Granite Bay Grizzlies at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Vista del Lago: 2.4, Granite Bay: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Thursday, Vista del Lago never let their opponents score. They were the clear victor by an 11-0 margin over El Camino. The win was just what Vista del Lago needed coming off of a 9-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Annabella Hess and Gianna Davis made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Hess tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Davis pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Hess went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double, while Davis went 1-for-1 with a home run.
In other batting news, Charlize Cai was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Ava Major, who went 1-for-1 with a home run.
Granite Bay was handed a two-point defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Folsom on Thursday. Granite Bay put the hurt on Folsom with a sharp 6-0 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Granite Bay as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Cam Lincoln spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Leilani Terrazas, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Madison Bell was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Vista del Lago pushed their record up to 5-4 with that victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Granite Bay, their record is now 3-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Vista del Lago has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Granite Bay struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.2 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Vista del Lago skirted past Granite Bay 3-2 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Granite Bay's Avery Seva, who struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Now that she won't be playing on Friday, will it be that much easier for Vista del Lago to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
