Ceres is 7-0 against Lathrop since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Ceres Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Lathrop Spartans at 4:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Ceres scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past Johansen 20-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Ceres as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Alizae Cole made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Cole was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ceres got a massive performance out of Isabela Giraldes, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Ava Montesdeoca was another key contributor, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Lathrop put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let Pacheco onto the board and left with a 13-0 win. Fans of Lathrop have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout.
Like Ceres, Lathrop also got a great game from a two-way player: Ariana Fuentes. On the mound, Fuentes pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Maci De Costa pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Fuentes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Fuentes went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles, while De Costa went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Lathrop let Tatianna Lopez and Aubree Martinez loose on the outfield. Lopez scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Martinez scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Luz De Luna, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Ceres' victory bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Lathrop, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Ceres took their victory against Lathrop in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 13-0. Does Ceres have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lathrop turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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