The College Park Falcons will face off against the Benicia Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between College Park and Clayton Valley Charter, and Clayton Valley Charter kept the tradition alive. The Falcons lost 8-2 to the Ugly Eagles on Tuesday.
Kaitlyn Sparks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Benicia, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Alhambra on Tuesday, sneaking past 4-3. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won four in a row.
Alana Robinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Rojas, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Kaity Nichols was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
College Park's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 6-8-1. As for Benicia, their win bumped their record up to 10-7.
College Park came up short against Benicia when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 5-2. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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