Portola is 0-10 against Quincy since May of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 4:00 p.m. Portola is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Portola took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hamilton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Braves last Friday, sneaking past 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since April 22, 2024.
Clara Klemesrud spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Pucca Bautista, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 12 games. Tuscany Duncan also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Biggs typically has all the answers at home, but last Thursday Quincy proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Wolverines. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 5, 2019, but that streak is no more.
Quincy also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Jemma Trueblood gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. Trueblood has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Adrian Goulet was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Portola has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.4 runs over those games. As for Quincy, their record is now 13-4.
Quincy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Portola has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .517. It's a different story for Quincy, though, as they've only averaged .345. Will they be able to contain Portola's hitters?
Portola might still be hurting after the 34-15 loss they got from Quincy when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
