Justin-Siena is 1-9 against Napa since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Braves will face off against the Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Justin-Siena has given up an average of 15.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Justin-Siena blew Bethel out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Bethel got their revenge. The Braves fell just short of the Jaguars by a score of 14-12. The Braves' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it six in a row.
Dakota Tinsley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ale Guerrero, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Petaluma hit Napa with a five-run first inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Grizzlies came up short against the Trojans, falling 10-0. The Grizzlies' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Napa saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Priscilla Morgado Rodriguez, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Justin-Siena's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Napa, their loss dropped their record down to 3-13.
Justin-Siena's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Braves have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Napa, though, as they've been averaging only 0.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Justin-Siena continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Justin-Siena's way against Napa when the teams last played on April 2nd, as Justin-Siena made off with a 14-4 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Braves since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
