Foothill is 8-2 against San Ramon Valley since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Foothill Falcons will be playing in front of their home fans against the San Ramon Valley Wolves at 4:00 p.m. Foothill is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Foothill fell victim to a tough 9-3 loss at the hands of Dougherty Valley. Foothill has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Marissa Anderson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Kaycie Burdick was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, San Ramon Valley came into Tuesday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged Dublin out 6-4.
Lila Mcleod spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, San Ramon Valley let Sophia Jin and Addie Layous loose on the outfield. Jin scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Layous scored a run while going 4-for-4. Jin is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played.
Foothill's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-5. As for San Ramon Valley, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
San Ramon Valley's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Foothill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. It's a different story for San Ramon Valley, though, as they've only averaged .334. Will they be able to contain Foothill's hitters?
Foothill suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to San Ramon Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Foothill, Paige McLeod (who struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk)) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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