Softball Recap: Grant Pacers vs. McClatchy Lions
Grant was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-2 walloping at the hands of the McClatchy Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Grant of the 20-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For McClatchy's part, Alexa Andrade made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Andrade was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jayeliza Rogers, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Juliana Hafar, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Grant's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for McClatchy, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-7.
Grant is on the road again on Friday to play Monterey Trail at 4:00 p.m. As for McClatchy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Burbank at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. McClatchy is facing Burbank at the right time seeing as Burbank is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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