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| 04/11/24 - Home | 4-1 W |
| 04/11/23 - Away | 8-6 W |
| 04/12/22 - Home | 1-0 W |
| 04/08/21 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 04/07/21 - Home | 5-4 W |
| + 5 more games |
California has gone 9-1 against Dublin recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Grizzlies will venture away from home to square off against the Gaels at 4:00 p.m. California will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
California's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Monday's struggle, when James Logan hitters got past them. The Grizzlies came out on top against the Colts by a score of 14-10 on Monday.
California let Gabriella Cohune and Jayda Crosby run wild. Cohune went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Crosby went 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most hits Cohune has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Emma Golde, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
California was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in ten consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Dublin came into Monday's contest having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 20-4 margin over Santa Clara on Monday. The Gaels' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Gianna Gutierrez tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sydney Salazar was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, five runs, and two RBI. Sarah Bull was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
California's record is now 16-6. As for Dublin, the win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-15.
Dublin's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: California has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.2 hits per game. It's a different story for Dublin, though, as they've been averaging 11.2 hits. Given California's sizable advantage in that area, the Gaels will need to find a way to close that gap.
California was able to grind out a solid victory over Dublin when the teams last played back in April of 2024, winning 4-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Grizzlies since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
