Softball Preview: California Pintos vs. Blair Oaks Falcons
California is 0-6 against Blair Oaks since September of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The California Pintos will host the Blair Oaks Falcons at 5:00 p.m. Blair Oaks took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on California, who comes in off a win.
California will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Pilot Grove on Thursday. Everything went California's way against Pilot Grove as California made off with an 11-4 win. That looming 11-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Pintos yet this season.
Meanwhile, Blair Oaks fell victim to Fatima and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Comets, falling 11-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Comets: they've now lost three in a row.
Even though they lost, Blair Oaks hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in three consecutive matchups.
California's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-10. As for Blair Oaks, their loss dropped their record down to 8-13.
California might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Blair Oaks in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will California have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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