There's no place like home for Ceres, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Livingston Wolves 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since March 12, 2024.

Alizae Cole
04/04/25 vs Livingston | 9 |
04/03/25 @ Beyer | 8 |
04/02/25 vs Central Valley | 6 |
03/26/25 @ Grace Davis | 5 |
03/12/25 @ Livingston | 6 |
Alizae Cole was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Montesdeoca, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Ceres has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Livingston, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ceres will face off against Johansen at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Livingston, they will challenge Beyer at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Wolves surely won't give up without a fight.
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