The Archie Williams Peregrine Falcons will take on the San Rafael Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Archie Williams is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Archie Williams' usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Thursday's struggle, when Marin Catholic hitters got past them. The Peregrine Falcons came up short against the Wildcats on Thursday, falling 12-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Peregrine Falcons have suffered since April 1st.
Archie Williams saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paige Murphy, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, San Rafael entered their tilt with Marin Catholic on Wednesday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They blew past the Wildcats 12-3. Considering the Bulldogs have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Thomara Drummer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 17 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sophia Everett, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Gabby Rodriguez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
San Rafael kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
San Rafael pushed their record up to 13-10 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Archie Williams, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 17-7 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Archie Williams has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like San Rafael struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 11.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Archie Williams came out on top in a nail-biter against San Rafael in their previous matchup back in April, sneaking past 5-4. Will the Peregrine Falcons repeat their success, or do the Bulldogs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
