Pasadena and Glendale are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Bulldogs will face off against the Nitros at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Pasadena has given up an average of 18.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pasadena took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hoover, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Tornados 16-15.
Elizabeth Salahuddin
| 04/01/25 vs Hoover | 5 |
| 03/18/25 @ Maranatha | 4 |
| 03/06/25 vs Maranatha | 4 |
| 02/26/25 vs Gabrielino | 2 |
| 03/10/25 vs Maranatha | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Elizabeth Salahuddin, who went 3-for-6 with five RBI and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Milania Thomas was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Salahuddin wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Pasadena kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hoover only managed nine hits.
Meanwhile, Glendale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Arcadia, falling 11-3.
Glendale saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooke Aldrete, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Glendale now has a losing record of 7-8-1. As for Pasadena, their record now sits at 4-8.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pasadena hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .439. However, it's not like Glendale struggles in that department as they've averaged .371. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pasadena might still be hurting after the 17-5 defeat they got from Glendale when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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