Softball Preview: Tracy Bulldogs vs. Lodi Flames
Tracy is on a 13-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Lodi is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Tracy Bulldogs will take on the Lodi Flames at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Tuesday, Tracy got the win against St. Mary's by a conclusive 8-1.
Emma Golden was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Leilani Benson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lodi was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over West.
Tealla Rivera was excellent, going 4-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Taylor Blank was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Tracy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-2-1 record this season. As for Lodi, their victory bumped their record up to 14-4.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Tracy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Lodi struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.3. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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