The Elizabeth Bulldogs will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the George Washington Prep Generals at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Elizabeth is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They came up short against Contreras on March 3rd, falling 28-4. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 13 in a row.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, George Washington Prep made sure to put some runs up on the board against Rise Kohyang on Wednesday. George Washington Prep blew past Rise Kohyang 20-1. The Generals' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Aracely Gonzales made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, George Washington Prep let Emily Varela and Teaka Evans run wild. Varela scored four runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-3, while Evans got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Varela a new career-high. Semaj Sims was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
George Washington Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .727. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Elizabeth might still be hurting after the 28-18 loss they got from George Washington Prep in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Elizabeth 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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