Softball Recap: Alhambra Bulldogs vs. Las Lomas Knights
There's no place like home for Alhambra, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They never let the Las Lomas Knights onto the board and left with a 10-0 win on Wednesday. The high-scoring effort was just what Alhambra needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Willa Adler made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Adler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Adler was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Alhambra let Samantha Schuler and Hailey Powers loose on the outfield. Schuler scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Powers scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Keira Sullivan, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Alhambra pushed their record up to 9-9 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Las Lomas, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Alhambra will head out on the road to square off against Clayton Valley Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Clayton Valley Charter has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.41 runs per game on average), something Alhambra will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Las Lomas, they will head out on the road to challenge Pinole Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pinole Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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