Softball Preview: River Springs Charter School Magnolia Falcons vs. Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals
River Springs Charter School Magnolia is 0-3 against Mesa Grande Academy since April of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The River Springs Charter School Magnolia Falcons will head out on the road to face off against the Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
River Springs Charter School Magnolia was not able to break out of their rough patch back in March as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 18-15 to Loma Linda Academy. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game back in March (11), River Springs Charter School Magnolia still had to take the loss.
Meanwhile, Mesa Grande Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 21-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of Loma Linda Academy. Mesa Grande Academy has not had much luck with Loma Linda Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Julianne Wills made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Wills is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Addison Bolejack, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Mesa Grande Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
River Springs Charter School Magnolia's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Mesa Grande Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
River Springs Charter School Magnolia might still be hurting after the 27-11 defeat they got from Mesa Grande Academy in their previous meeting back in March. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Mesa Grande Academy's Bailey Bender, who scored six runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Now that River Springs Charter School Magnolia knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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