California is 0-10 against West Greene since April of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Trojans will welcome the Pioneers at 4:30 p.m. California has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
California is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 15-0 to Yough.
Meanwhile, West Greene came tearing into Wednesday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 13-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won nine games by nine runs or more so far this season.
Payton Gilbert was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, West Greene got a big performance out of Khyler Davis, who went 1-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. Those three runs gave Davis a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kylee Davis, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
West Greene hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive contests.
West Greene's victory bumped their record up to 13-1. As for California, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
California suffered a grim 16-2 defeat to West Greene when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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