Softball Recap: Gridley's Losing Streak Snapped at Three Games

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

03/27/25 @ Anderson	22
04/23/25 @ Pierce	19
03/20/25 vs Oroville	18
04/01/25 @ Oroville	16
03/19/25 vs Winters	14

Gridley's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Pierce Bears a 19-0 shutout. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by six runs or more this season.

Kaydenze Pruitt was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Delanie Cloyd was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Avery Mendenhall, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.

Gridley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive matches.

With the win, Gridley broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 9-4. As for Pierce, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gridley will head out to square off against Corning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.81 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pierce, they will venture away from home to challenge Durham at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them.