Preview: Golden West Trailblazers vs. Atwater Falcons
The Golden West Trailblazers are on the road again on Friday to play the Atwater Falcons at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Golden West's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
Golden West pushed their score all the way to 11 on Wednesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 15-11 to Hanford.
Karly Aguilar made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Alondra Magallanes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Golden West lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Atwater made easy work of Buhach Colony on Wednesday and carried off a 9-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Atwater.
Kylie Medina spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Madi Hiler, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Riley Leonardo, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Golden West's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Atwater, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9.
Atwater's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Golden West has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .483. It's a different story for Atwater, though, as they've only averaged .362. Will they be able to contain Golden West's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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