For the second straight game, Paradise will face off against Pierce. The Bobcats will welcome the Bears at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Paradise is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Paradise barely beat Pierce the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bobcats blew past the Bears 12-2 on Tuesday. Considering the Bobcats have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Grace Meldrum
| 03/31/26 @ Pierce | 9 |
| 03/27/26 vs Willows | 1 |
| 03/27/26 vs Willows | 2 |
| 03/14/26 vs Winters | 4 |
| 03/13/26 vs Lassen | 4 |
| + 9 more games |
Grace Meldrum made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marissa Guiliano, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Alice Mejia Alvarez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Pierce is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9. As for Paradise, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-6.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Paradise hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Pierce struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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