Anderson hasn't had much luck against University Prep recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Cubs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Anderson has given up an average of 17.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Anderson is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Central Valley, falling 28-2.
Isabel Sturges made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with four stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but University Prep ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Lassen, sneaking past 3-2. The win was familiar territory for the Panthers, who have now won four matches in a row.
Hailey Pebley spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 24 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Riley Villano was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
University Prep pushed their record up to 13-10-2 with the victory, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Anderson, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-17.
Anderson might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from University Prep when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Cubs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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