Pomona has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Dakota Ridge Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Pomona has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, Pomona narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Conifer 7-6.
Lizzie DeVries spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Pomona got a massive performance out of Lia Martinez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Julyssa Garcia, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Dakota Ridge can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Standley Lake out 9-8.
Avery Andrews made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Andrews was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Madison Dzialo was excellent, going 2-for-5 with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Katie Jensen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Dakota Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Pomona's record now sits at 4-5. As for Dakota Ridge, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8.
Pomona's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. Pomona has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Dakota Ridge, though, as they've been averaging only 0.5. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Pomona continue to outrun the ball?
Pomona skirted past Dakota Ridge 9-7 in their previous meeting back in October of 2021. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pomona 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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