The Waynesburg Central Raiders will challenge the California Trojans at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. California took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Waynesburg Central, who comes in off a win.
On Wednesday, Waynesburg Central got the win against Washington by a conclusive 11-2. The win continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Prexies: they've now won five in a row.
Gina Tedrow
| 04/09/25 vs Washington | 17 |
| 03/31/25 @ Jefferson-Morgan | 13 |
| 03/25/25 @ West Geauga | 6 |
| 03/19/25 vs Bethlehem Center | 5 |
Gina Tedrow was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylee Schaum, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Bre Kerr, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, California was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 12-1 to Bentworth.
California saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddy Morton, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
California's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Waynesburg Central, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Waynesburg Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .492. However, it's not like California struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Waynesburg Central took their win against California in their previous matchup back in March of 2018 by a conclusive 24-1 score. Do the Raiders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Trojans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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