Softball Preview: Blair Oaks Falcons vs. California Pintos
Blair Oaks is 6-0 against California since September of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Blair Oaks Falcons will square off against the California Pintos at 5:00 p.m.
Blair Oaks' hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against Fatima on Thursday. They came up short against the Comets, falling 11-0. The Falcons have struggled against the Comets recently, as their game on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Even though they lost, Blair Oaks hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for California, as they earned their first road win of the season. They put the hurt on Pilot Grove with a sharp 11-4 win on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Pintos have posted since September 21, 2023.
Blair Oaks' loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for California, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-10.
Blair Oaks took their victory against California in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Blair Oaks 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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