Redlands is on a four-game streak of home losses, and Citrus Valley a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. The Redlands Terriers will look to defend their home field against the Citrus Valley Blackhawks at 4:00 p.m. Redlands has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Redlands lost 12-3 to Redlands East Valley on Thursday.
Mallary Conway spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and ten unearned) runs on 12 hits.
On the hitting side, Redlands saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kierstin Madrid, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base. Another was Sofia Akimoto, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Citrus Valley hadn't done well against Yucaipa recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Blackhawks had just enough and edged out the Thunderbirds 4-3.
Citrus Valley also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Olivia Acuna gave up three runs (all of which were unearned) on nine hits. Acuna has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Leah Leivas, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Hearrell, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Citrus Valley's victory bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Redlands, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-15.
Redlands couldn't quite finish off Citrus Valley in their previous meeting on April 10th and fell 9-7. Will the Terriers 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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