For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Cajon and Citrus Valley meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Thursday. The Cowboys fell just short of the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Cowboys couldn't push the score so high this time.
Madison Gallardo
| 04/16/26 vs Citrus Valley | 2 |
| 04/14/26 vs Redlands | 1 |
| 04/09/26 @ Redlands East Valley | 2 |
| 04/07/26 vs Beaumont | 0 |
Madison Gallardo put in work while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI.
Gallardo wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Isabel Revalo, who went 2-for-4 with one run.
Cajon's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Citrus Valley, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cajon will host Yucaipa at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Cowboys' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Citrus Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Redlands East Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blackhawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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