The California Trojans will head out to take on the Waynesburg Central Raiders at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. California's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matches, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
California came up short against Bentworth on Wednesday, falling 12-1.
California saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddy Morton, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Waynesburg Central got the win against Washington on Wednesday by a conclusive 11-2. The victory continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Prexies: they've now won five in a row.
Gina Tedrow made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylee Schaum, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Bria Stephenson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
The loss was their first at home , dropping their record down to 4-4. As for Waynesburg Central, their record is now 3-4.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. California has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Waynesburg Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .492. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
California suffered a grim 24-1 defeat to Waynesburg Central in their previous matchup back in March of 2018. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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