The Pasadena Bulldogs will head out on the road to square off against the Ramona Convent Tigers at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
Pasadena blew Gabrielino out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Gabrielino got their revenge. Pasadena fell just short of Gabrielino by a score of 18-16.
Pasadena got a big performance out of Melody Ibarra, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaslene Perez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Pasadena hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Ramona Convent put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Chloe Gonzalez was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Mariana Figueroa was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Pasadena dropped their record down to 1-2 with the loss, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Ramona Convent, their record now sits at 3-0.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pasadena has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .607. However, it's not like Ramona Convent struggles in that department as they've averaged .490. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pasadena suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Ramona Convent when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Can Pasadena avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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