Softball Preview: Los Gatos Wildcats vs. Fremont Firebirds
Los Gatos is 5-0 against Fremont since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Los Gatos Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Fremont Firebirds at 4:00 p.m. Los Gatos is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Los Gatos lost 8-1 to Saint Francis on Monday. Los Gatos has not had much luck with Saint Francis recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Meanwhile, Fremont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of Milpitas by a score of 8-6.
Kira Adams made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Kim, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Fremont hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Milpitas struck out seven times.
Los Gatos' record is now 15-6. As for Fremont, their record is now 4-13.
Fremont's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Los Gatos hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. It's a different story for Fremont, though, as they've only averaged .247. Will they be able to contain Los Gatos' hitters?
Los Gatos took their victory against Fremont when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 8-2. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Fremont's Jiyah Caban, who struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Los Gatos still be able to contain Caban? There's only one way to find out.
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