Pasadena is 0-10 against Arcadia since May of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Apaches at 3:45 p.m. Pasadena has given up an average of 18.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pasadena is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Crescenta Valley, falling 20-0.
Pasadena saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gemma Gomez, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last contest, Arcadia made sure to put some runs up on the board against Hoover on Tuesday. The Apaches were the clear victors by a 16-3 margin over the Tornados. The result was nothing new for the Apaches, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Arcadia also got a great performance from Quinn Sullivan as she struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave Sullivan a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Erin Sum, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Arianna Barajas was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Arcadia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .706. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Arcadia is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-8-1 record this season. As for Pasadena, their loss dropped their record down to 4-12.
Pasadena might still be hurting after the 15-4 defeat they got from Arcadia when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
