Softball Recap: Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles vs. Alhambra Bulldogs
Clayton Valley Charter's hitters rose to the challenge against a Bulldogs pitching crew that boasted an average of only 3.7 points allowed on Thursday. The Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles came out on top against the Alhambra Bulldogs by a score of 11-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Clayton Valley Charter also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Ruby Bartholomew was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Bartholomew was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Anja Perreira was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Annika Scheafer, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Alhambra's side, Julissa Islas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Brooke Manley was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Alhambra kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Clayton Valley Charter's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-7. As for Alhambra, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clayton Valley Charter will face off against Benicia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Benicia is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season. As for Alhambra, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against College Park at 4:30 p.m.
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