The Ann Sobrato Bulldogs are taking a road trip to take on the Gilroy Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ann Sobrato is coming into the game hot, having won their last eight games.
On Saturday, Ann Sobrato needed a bit of extra time to put away Prospect. They came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 10-7. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
DJ Vallejo and Liam Bettencourt were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Vallejo tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Meanwhile, Bettencourt pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Vallejo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Vallejo went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI, while Bettencourt got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Brown, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February of 2024. Braylen Belardes also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Gilroy was a bit more limited in their matchup on Saturday. They came up short against Piedmont Hills, falling 12-1. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Pirates: they've now lost four in a row.
Ann Sobrato's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Gilroy, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Ann Sobrato took their win against Gilroy in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 18-0. Does Ann Sobrato have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gilroy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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