Paradise won the last time they faced Pierce and things went their way on Thursday too. The Bobcats skirted past the Bears 7-6. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 7, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Grace Meldrum was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Maggiemae Stratton
| 04/03/25 @ Pierce | 4 |
| 03/07/25 vs Central Valley | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Central Valley | 2 |
| 02/28/25 @ Oroville | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Pierce | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maggiemae Stratton, who scored a run while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Gandolfi, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Paradise's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. As for Pierce, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Paradise will take on Colusa at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The RedHawks will aim to continue their five-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Pierce, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Gridley at 4:00 p.m. on the 23rd.
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