Glendora is 9-1 against Alta Loma since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Glendora Tartans will look to defend their home field against the Alta Loma Braves at 2:30 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Wednesday, Glendora suffered a rough 16-5 defeat at the hands of Claremont. Glendora has not had much luck with Claremont recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Kylie Coleman was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Bowers, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Alta Loma didn't have quite enough to beat Bonita on Wednesday and fell 4-2.
Donica Meyndert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Gabriella Schneider made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Valadez, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Glendora's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Alta Loma, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Glendora came out on top in a nail-biter against Alta Loma in their previous matchup back in March, sneaking past 8-6. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Alta Loma's Peyton Reel, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Glendora still be able to contain Reel? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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