California suffered their closest loss since March 21, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Alhambra Bulldogs by a score of 3-1. The Grizzlies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.

Brayden Gijbels
04/08/25 @ Alhambra | 6 |
04/02/25 @ Foothill | 7 |
03/26/25 vs Amador Valley | 5 |
03/19/25 vs Dublin | 8 |
03/08/25 @ Washington | 13 |
Brayden Gijbels was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, California saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Angelo Sherman, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
California has also been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Alhambra, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. California will host Monte Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Alhambra, they will take on Dublin in a tournament on Wednesday. The Gaels will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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