Softball Preview: Gunderson Grizzlies vs. Yerba Buena Aztec Warriors
The Gunderson Grizzlies will head out on the road to take on the Yerba Buena Aztec Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Gunderson can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand James Lick a 26-0 shutout. The victory was familiar territory for Gunderson who now have three in a row.
Alanna Martinez Poklong made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Martinez Poklong has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Martinez Poklong was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaelyn Vejar, who fired off three triples, five runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-5. Breanna Bartek was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
Meanwhile, Yerba Buena scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 43-7 margin over Evergreen Valley.
Gunderson's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Yerba Buena, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-8.
Gunderson took their win against Yerba Buena in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 19-11. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gunderson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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