Paradise is 0-9 against East Nicolaus since March of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Bobcats will look to defend their home field against the Spartans at 4:00 p.m. Paradise has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Paradise came into their game last Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 12-2 to Colusa.
Paradise saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grace Meldrum, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
East Nicolaus came out on top against Winters on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run second inning. The Spartans put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 14-4 victory. Considering the Spartans have won nine contests by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
East Nicolaus got a massive performance out of Gabby Sotelo, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one double. That home run was Sotelo's first of the season. Richie Farris was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Paradise's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for East Nicolaus, their win bumped their record up to 12-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Paradise has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like East Nicolaus struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Paradise might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from East Nicolaus in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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