Softball Preview: Central Bobcats vs. Sierra Linda Bulldogs
The Central Bobcats will be playing at home against the Sierra Linda Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Central's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Sierra Linda has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Even though South Mountain scored an imposing 12 runs on Thursday, Central still came out on top. Central walked away with a 16-12 victory over South Mountain.
Laila Silvas was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Selena Soto Andaverde was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Sierra Linda fell victim to McClintock and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They suffered a tough 15-0 defeat at the hands of the Chargers.
Sierra Linda saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jewelyanna Grijalva, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
The win got Central back to even at 6-6. As for Sierra Linda, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Monday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Sierra Linda struggles in that department as they've averaged .621. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Central's way against Sierra Linda in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Central made off with a 15-4 victory. Does Central have another victory up their sleeve, or will Sierra Linda turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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