Bulldogs
| 04/01/25 @ Oroville | 19-3 |
| 03/27/25 @ Anderson | 26-4 |
| 03/26/25 vs Hamilton | 13-3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Red Bluff | 10-4 |
Gridley entered their tilt with Oroville on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 19-3 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 18-0 two weeks ago.
Reese Stevens made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Gridley let Delanie Cloyd and Avery Mendenhall run wild. Cloyd went 4-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Mendenhall went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That home run was Mendenhall's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Payton Burresch, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Gridley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .541. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in four consecutive games.
Gridley's record now sits at 8-1. As for Oroville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Gridley is set to challenge their familiar foe Las Plumas at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bulldogs 3.8, the Thunderbirds 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Oroville will face off against rival Corning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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