Softball Preview: Bishop Alemany Warriors vs. Sierra Canyon Trailblazers
Bishop Alemany is 0-6 against Sierra Canyon since January of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bishop Alemany Warriors will head out on the road to square off against the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers at 3:15 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Thursday, Bishop Alemany suffered a rough 11-1 defeat at the hands of Louisville. Bishop Alemany has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bishop Alemany saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aleena Medina, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Sierra Canyon pushed their score all the way to 12 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Notre Dame (SO) by a score of 14-12. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Sierra Canyon in their matchups with Notre Dame (SO): they've now lost three in a row.
Riley Furnace and Lianna Lara did some serious damage despite the final result: Furnace went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Lara went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Peyton Jackson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Bishop Alemany's record is now 7-16. As for Sierra Canyon, their record now sits at 6-4.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bishop Alemany has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Sierra Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bishop Alemany suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Sierra Canyon when the teams last played back in March. Can Bishop Alemany avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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