The Foothill Falcons will be playing at home against the Dublin Gaels at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Foothill has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Friday, Foothill didn't have quite enough to beat Livermore and fell 5-3.
Foothill got a good showing from Avana Vangipuram, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, Vangipuram didn't allow a single earned run, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, Ellie Novitske was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Dublin lost 14-4 to Amador Valley on Thursday. The Gaels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Charlie Sicat made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Foothill's loss dropped their record down to 5-3-1. As for Dublin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Dublin's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Foothill has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.3 hits per game. It's a different story for Dublin, though, as they've been averaging 9.3 hits. Given Foothill's sizable advantage in that area, Dublin will need to find a way to close that gap.
Foothill might still be hurting after the 10-4 loss they got from Dublin in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Foothill have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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