Gregori is 8-2 against Modesto since March of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Gregori Jaguars will head out on the road to challenge the Modesto Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Gregori is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road.
If Gregori beats Modesto with seven runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Gregori came out on top against Enochs by a score of 7-4 on Thursday.
Kailey Estes made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Estes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 20 consecutive pitching appearances. Estes was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylee Huff, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ariana Aguirre, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Modesto was able to grind out a solid win over Pitman on Thursday, taking the game 7-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Modesto.
Angelica Arellano spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Aaliyah Williams and Nichole Aguirre did most of the damage at the plate: Williams scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Aguirre scored a run while going 1-for-3. Alyssa Ramirez was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Gregori has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season. As for Modesto, their record is now 6-7.
Modesto's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Gregori hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. It's a different story for Modesto, though, as they've only averaged .245. Will they be able to contain Gregori's hitters?
Gregori took their victory against Modesto in their previous meeting on April 11th by a conclusive 6-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gregori since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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