Grace Davis had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it seven. They came up short against the Riverbank Bruins, falling 13-2. That's two games in a row now that the Spartans have lost by exactly 11 runs.
As for Riverbank, the win got them back to even at 3-3. That 11-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Riverbank's part, Maya Guzman made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Guzman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than 11 strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Janelle Montoya, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. Audrey Richey was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.
Coming up, Grace Davis will square off against Beyer at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Riverbank, they will challenge River Islands at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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