Alameda lost to Platte Canyon back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Alameda Pirates put the hurt on the Platte Canyon Huskies with a sharp 25-11 win. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won six matches by 13 runs or more so far this season.
Alia Gutierrez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Gutierrez was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alameda let Zila Bobian and Claire To loose on the outfield. Bobian got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two stolen bases, while To scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. What's more, To also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Andi Padilla, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Alameda always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a OBP of .500 or higher in four consecutive games.
Alameda has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Platte Canyon, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-12.
Alameda will welcome Centaurus at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Centaurus is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14 runs per game this season. As for Platte Canyon, they will venture away from home to challenge Denver West at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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