Terra Linda hasn't had much luck against Redwood recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Trojans will face off against the Giants at 4:30 p.m. Terra Linda has given up an average of 9.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Terra Linda is headed into Wednesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game on Monday. They came up short against Marin Catholic, falling 18-3.
Naomi Lewis was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Meanwhile, Redwood won against Novato on Wednesday with five runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Giants sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over Archie Williams. The Giants haven't had any issues with the Peregrine Falcons recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Stella Belluomini spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gia Meyers, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Elle McElreath, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Redwood was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .409. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Redwood's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-8. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Terra Linda, their loss dropped their record down to 8-12.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Terra Linda hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like Redwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Terra Linda suffered a grim 18-5 defeat to Redwood when the teams last played back in April. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
