Dublin is 1-9 against California since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Gaels will welcome the Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with 13 defeats in a row, Dublin turned things around against Santa Clara on Monday. They blew past the Bruins 20-4. The Gaels' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Dublin got a great performance from Gianna Gutierrez as she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Gutierrez has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
Sydney Salazar
| 05/05/25 @ Santa Clara | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ Carondelet | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Granada | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Monte Vista | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs San Ramon Valley | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sydney Salazar, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, five runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sarah Bull, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Dublin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, California entered their tilt with James Logan on Monday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with a 14-10 win over the Colts. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Grizzlies, who until this contest were averaging 3.36 runs allowed.
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. Shayla Santolucito was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one double.
California's victory bumped their record up to 16-6. As for Dublin, the win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-15.
Dublin came up short against California in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 4-1. Will the Gaels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
