For the second straight game, Bakersfield Christian will face off against Garces Memorial. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Bakersfield Christian's favor as the team sits on 24 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Garces Memorial has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Bakersfield Christian is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Garces Memorial on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Rams by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered against the Rams since March 10, 2022.
For Garces Memorial's part, Jaiden Gutierrez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. Gutierrez has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 21 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Izzy Frye was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Brooklyn Castro was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Bakersfield Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 19-9. As for Garces Memorial, their win bumped their record up to 19-7.
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