Glendora's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Alta Loma Braves. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Glendora also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Gianna Messick spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kaylie Winovitch, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jenna Cuevas, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
On Alta Loma's side, Peyton Reel was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Reel was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Izabella Poveda and Alyssa Pulicari did some serious damage despite the final result: Poveda scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Pulicari went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Alta Loma didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Glendora only tossed three.
Glendora's victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Alta Loma, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Glendora will head out on the road to challenge Claremont at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Alta Loma, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Rancho Cucamonga at 3:30 p.m.
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