Inderkum has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Yuba City Honkers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Thursday, Inderkum got the win against Antelope by a conclusive 11-3.
Emily Jacobus made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Jacobus was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Alexandra Jacques and Aubrey Rios did most of the damage at the plate: Jacques went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI, while Rios scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Rios is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Mia Garcia was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Yuba City made easy work of Roseville on Thursday and carried off a 13-3 win.
Like Inderkum, Yuba City also got a great game from a two-way player: Tori Hernandez. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Drew McDonald was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Chloe Gonzales, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
Inderkum is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6-1 record this season. As for Yuba City, their victory bumped their record up to 13-5.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Inderkum hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Yuba City struggles in that department as they've averaged .380. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Inderkum's way against Yuba City when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Inderkum made off with a 13-3 win. Does Inderkum have another victory up their sleeve, or will Yuba City turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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