Softball Preview: San Rafael Bulldogs vs. Terra Linda Trojans
The San Rafael Bulldogs will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Terra Linda Trojans, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. San Rafael is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
San Rafael can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over San Marin. That's two games straight that San Rafael has won by exactly seven runs.
Thomara Drummer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over eight innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and not a single walk). Drummer has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Drummer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Gabby Rodriguez was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Luca Fondnazio was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Terra Linda fell victim to San Marin and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Mustangs.
San Rafael pushed their record up to 15-2 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home. As for Terra Linda, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Everything went San Rafael's way against Terra Linda in their previous meeting back in March as San Rafael made off with a 9-0 victory. Does San Rafael have another victory up their sleeve, or will Terra Linda turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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