The Sonora Wildcats will take on the Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats in a tournament on Friday. Neither Sonora nor Ben Holt College Prep Academy posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Sonora is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They lost 10-1 to Hughson.
Meanwhile, Ben Holt College Prep Academy fell victim to Manteca and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Buffaloes, falling 6-0. The Bobcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Emma Valli spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Sonora's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Ben Holt College Prep Academy, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Sonora beat Ben Holt College Prep Academy 4-0 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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