Mt. Diablo is 0-10 against Las Lomas since April of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Red Devils will welcome the Knights at 4:30 p.m. Mt. Diablo has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mt. Diablo came up short against Berean Christian on Tuesday, falling 13-4.
Leif Scallin was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run. Ashley Cornejo was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Las Lomas came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Bears. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted against the Bears since April 12, 2022.
Las Lomas saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lexie Kou, who went 2-for-4 with two runs. Another was Eva Murallo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs.
Las Lomas kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in six consecutive games.
Las Lomas' victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-8. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Mt. Diablo, their loss dropped their record down to 4-16.
Mt. Diablo might still be hurting after the 27-1 defeat they got from Las Lomas in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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