Foothill Tech hasn't had much luck against Santa Clara recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Foothill Tech Dragons will host the Santa Clara Saints at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Foothill Tech's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
On Wednesday, everything went Foothill Tech's way against Hueneme as Foothill Tech made off with a 12-2 victory. The Dragons haven't had any issues with the Vikings recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Santa Clara was able to grind out a solid victory over Bishop Diego on Thursday, taking the game 5-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Saints.
Kadyn Sanchez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Sophia Romero was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases.
Santa Clara pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games. As for Foothill Tech, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Foothill Tech couldn't quite finish off Santa Clara when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 2-0. Will Foothill Tech have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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