After three games on the road, Walden Grove is heading back home. They will take on the Douglas Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Tuesday, Walden Grove suffered a rough 11-3 loss at the hands of Rio Rico.
Walden Grove saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luispablo Navarro, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Douglas unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of Sahuarita by a score of 8-7.
Gustavo Gomez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played.
Walden Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Douglas, their loss dropped their record down to 15-6.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Walden Grove hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Douglas struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Walden Grove suffered a grim 14-7 defeat to Douglas in their previous matchup on Monday. Will Walden Grove 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 baseball content.
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