Gridley took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Orland, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Trojans on Tuesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Kaydenze Pruitt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two triples, and three runs. What's more, she posted four RBI, the most she's had since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Delanie Cloyd, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Bulldogs
| 05/13/25 vs Orland | 7-5 |
| 05/09/25 vs Live Oak | 12-2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Truckee | 24-5 |
| 04/30/25 vs Oroville | 13-2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Corning | 12-0 |
Gridley pushed their record up to 16-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.8 runs. As for Orland, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
As of now, neither Gridley nor the Trojans have any future games scheduled.
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