Mesa Grande Academy is 2-8 against Loma Linda Academy since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals will look to defend their home field against the Loma Linda Academy Roadrunners at 4:00 p.m. Mesa Grande Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past 12 contests -- so hopefully Loma Linda Academy likes a good challenge.
Mesa Grande Academy is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Redlands Adventist Academy (and have done all season long). Mesa Grande Academy blew past Redlands Adventist Academy 13-3.
Emily Allred was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Allred was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Allred is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Ella Alido was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Bailey Bender was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Loma Linda Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their 12-game winning streak on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-5 walloping at the hands of Cornerstone Christian. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Loma Linda Academy has scored all season.
Mesa Grande Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Loma Linda Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 12-1.
Mesa Grande Academy might still be hurting after the 18-11 loss they got from Loma Linda Academy when the teams last played last Tuesday. Can Mesa Grande Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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