
Dons
04/15/25 @ College Park | 2 |
04/08/25 vs Benicia | 0 |
03/27/25 vs Las Lomas | 9 |
03/25/25 @ Campolindo | 18 |
03/20/25 vs Campolindo | 14 |
+ 6 more games |
Acalanes and Piedmont are an even 3-3 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The Dons are taking a road trip to take on the Highlanders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Acalanes is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Acalanes lost 12-2 to College Park on Tuesday. The Dons have struggled against the Falcons recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Esa Orman was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Piedmont didn't have quite enough to beat Healdsburg on Tuesday and fell 13-12. The Highlanders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Piedmont got a massive performance out of Edie Elmquist, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Cyntiche Kouadio, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Acalanes' defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Piedmont, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Acalanes has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Piedmont struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Acalanes came out on top in a nail-biter against Piedmont in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 7-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Dons 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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