Softball Recap: Petaluma Trojans vs. Napa Grizzlies
Petaluma was the 8-4 winner over Napa when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Petaluma Trojans fell just short of the Napa Grizzlies by a score of 6-5 on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that Petaluma has lost by just one run.
Dallas Young was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jess Hamilton, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Napa's side, Brooklyn Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. Miller has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Horn, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Molly Travis, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Petaluma has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season. As for Napa, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Petaluma will take on Justin-Siena at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Justin-Siena is coming into the match with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Petaluma will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Napa, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Sonoma Valley, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Napa is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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