Softball Game Preview: Troy Warriors vs. Foothill Knights

The Troy Warriors will face off against the Foothill Knights at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Troy has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Monday just wasn't the day for Troy's offense. They came up short against Brea Olinda on Monday, falling 11-0. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Warriors' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Meanwhile, Foothill waltzed into their match on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Wildcats.

Capri Gallego spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Zamarippa Belle was excellent, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played.

Foothill's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-13. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Troy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.