The Gustine Reds will head out on the road to square off against the Waterford Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Gustine lost 16-5 to Denair on Thursday.
Gustine saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexis Gallichio, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Gallichio has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Caitlyn Gallichio, who went 1-for-3 with a triple.
Meanwhile, Waterford is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 13-3 to Orestimba on Thursday.
Gustine has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13-1 record this season. As for Waterford, their loss dropped their record down to 0-17.
Gustine took their victory against Waterford when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 14-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gustine since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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