Pitman is 0-10 against Gregori since March of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Pride are taking a road trip to challenge the Jaguars at 2:00 p.m. Gregori took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Pitman, who comes in off a win.
Pitman not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 1st. They put the hurt on Downey with a sharp 13-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pride.
Elyssa Alcazar looked comfortable as she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tatiana Rios was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. Kaylee Fuller also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Pitman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Gregori entered their contest against Hughson on Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Jaguars lost 15-9 to the Huskies.
Ariana Aguirre led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrey Pacheco, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 5-10. As for Gregori, their loss dropped their record down to 13-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pitman has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Gregori struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Pitman might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Gregori in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Pride avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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