Calaveras is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Sonora is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Calaveras Red Hawks will take on the Sonora Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Calaveras scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on Amador with a sharp 20-2 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Calaveras with their most commanding win of the season.
Kamryn Thornburg made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Thornburg has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Thornburg was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Avery Cobb was incredible, going 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and a triple. Paige Johnston was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Sonora never let their opponents score on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 13-0 margin over Argonaut.
Like Calaveras, Sonora also got a great game from a two-way player: KODIE TOWNSEND. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. TOWNSEND was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, CHEYENNE MATYSHOCK was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was SYDNEY SELLS, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Calaveras has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-3-1 record this season. As for Sonora, their win bumped their record up to 13-5.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Calaveras has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Sonora struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.4. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Calaveras took their victory against Sonora when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 11-1. Will Calaveras repeat their success, or does Sonora have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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