Ann Sobrato is 2-8 against Branham since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to take on the Bruins at 4:30 p.m.
Gilroy hit Ann Sobrato with a four-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs fell 10-5 to the Mustangs.
Zoe Rodriguez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Graciella Marchan was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Branham gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. Everything went their way against Westmont as they made off with a 9-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Bruins in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won six in a row.
Jacque Connolly - Hojas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, CC Bonnard was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Steiner, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one double.
Branham kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matchups.
Ann Sobrato's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Branham, their record now sits at 11-12.
Ann Sobrato couldn't quite get it done against Branham when the teams last played two weeks ago as they fell 4-1. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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