Pasadena blew Gabrielino out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Gabrielino got their revenge. The Pasadena Bulldogs fell just short of the Gabrielino Eagles by a score of 18-16. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Melody Ibarra stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Elizabeth Salahuddin was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Pasadena hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts every time they've taken the field this season.
Pasadena's defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Looking ahead, Pasadena will face off against Ramona Convent at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Ramona Convent will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Pasadena surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gabrielino, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Nogales at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Gabrielino is facing Nogales at the right time seeing as Nogales is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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