Paradise is 7-0 against Durham since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Paradise Bobcats will head out on the road to take on the Durham Trojans at 4:00 p.m. Paradise is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Paradise lost a close one when they played on Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 9-3 walloping at the hands of Willows.
Nyah Baker put in work while hitting and pitching. She tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off eight hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Baker has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Baker was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Grace Meldrum made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double. Dusti Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Durham was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. Their tough 15-1 defeat to Colusa might stick with them for a while.
Durham saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Clare Osbon, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Paradise's record now sits at 5-7. As for Durham, their record is now 5-11.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Paradise has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Durham struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Paradise's way against Durham when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as Paradise made off with a 23-1 win. Does Paradise have another victory up their sleeve, or will Durham turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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