The Portola Tigers will challenge the Mt. Shasta Bears at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Portola heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Tuesday. They came up short against Quincy, falling 14-4.
Ainsleigh Pruitt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and one run. Another player making a difference was Kylie Morton, who earned one run and four stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mt. Shasta's offense. They lost 13-0 to East Nicolaus on Tuesday. The Bears' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Portola has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-11-1 record this season. As for Mt. Shasta, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-12-1.
Mt. Shasta's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Portola has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. It's a different story for Mt. Shasta, though, as they've only averaged .347. Will they be able to contain Portola's hitters?
Portola came out on top in a nail-biter against Mt. Shasta in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, sneaking past 7-5. Will the Tigers repeat their success, or do the Bears have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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