Granada extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 7-8. They fell 8-4 to the California Grizzlies. The Matadors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Grizzlies apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Madeline Bittman made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. Kallie Brannon was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
As for California, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-6. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
On California's side, they got a great performance from Audrey Cotton as she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Cotton has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Shayla Santolucito and Kayla Steel did most of the damage at the plate: Santolucito went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one triple, while Steel went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and one stolen base. Steel continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Alina Curiel also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Granada wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 5-2 victory against Freedom on the 11th. As for California, they will challenge Carondelet at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Grizzlies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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