Firebaugh hasn't had much luck against Dos Palos recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles are taking a road trip to take on the Broncos at 4:00 p.m. Firebaugh has given up an average of 13.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Firebaugh is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game on Tuesday. They lost 12-3 to Avenal.
Lauren Rodriguez was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. She also put up an RBI, which was her first of the season. Bethany Mendoza was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one triple.
Meanwhile, Dos Palos came tearing into Wednesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Horned Toads 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Broncos have posted since March 28th.
Breann Raney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Dos Palos' victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Liliana DelaRosa, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Another was Carly Brinkley, who earned one run and two stolen bases.
Dos Palos pushed their record up to 15-8-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Firebaugh, their loss dropped their record down to 1-20.
Firebaugh might still be hurting after the 13-1 defeat they got from Dos Palos in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
