The Fremont Pathfinders will head out on the road to square off against the Bell Eagles at 2:15 p.m. on Monday. Fremont has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fremont lost 20-1 to Firebaugh on Saturday. The Pathfinders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bell came out on top against Franklin on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fifth inning. The Eagles blew past the Panthers 14-4. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Telly Mendoza made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Mendoza was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those runs marked the first that she has scored this season.
In other batting news, Evelyn Romo was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Gisselle Vega, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Bell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Fremont's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Bell, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Everything went Fremont's way against Bell in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as Fremont made off with a 21-4 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pathfinders since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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