Softball Preview: San Leandro Pirates vs. Alameda Hornets
San Leandro is 2-8 against Alameda since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The San Leandro Pirates have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Alameda Hornets at 4:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (San Leandro: 3.6, Alameda: 1.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Thursday, it was a hard-fought game, but San Leandro had to settle for a 7-6 loss against Encinal.
Jade Orta and Destiny Simmons stepped up to the plate in a big way. Orta scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Simmons scored a run and stole four bases. Orta is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacella Onate, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Alameda gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They blew past Berkeley 12-1. The victory was familiar territory for Alameda who now have three in a row.
Jasmine Whorley and Katy Lambert made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Whorley tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lambert pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. At the plate, Whorley scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Lambert went 1-for-2 with a home run.
In other batting news, Mia Wong was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Aaliyah Soderlund was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
San Leandro's defeat dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Alameda, their win bumped their record up to 14-2.
San Leandro's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. San Leandro has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Alameda, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will San Leandro continue to outrun the ball?
San Leandro skirted past Alameda 3-1 when the teams last played back in May of 2022. Will San Leandro repeat their success, or does Alameda have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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