Redlands East Valley hasn't had much luck against Yucaipa recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Wildcats will head out to face off against the Thunderbirds at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Redlands East Valley took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Cajon, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats never let the Cowboys get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
The result came thanks to Piper Silvestre's shutout, as she gave up just a hit.
Grace Twente
| 04/29/25 vs Cajon | 2 |
| 04/24/25 @ Redlands | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Citrus Valley | 3 |
On the hitting side, Redlands East Valley's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Grace Twente, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Twente is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Redlands East Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in three consecutive matchups.
Yucaipa came out on top against Beaumont on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Thunderbirds walked away with a 5-0 victory over the Cougars. The win continues a trend for the Thunderbirds in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won three in a row.
Not much got past Brooklyn Dent, who gave up just four hits and racked up 14 Ks to keep Beaumont off the board.
Redlands East Valley's record now sits at 9-15. As for Yucaipa, their record is now 14-9.
Redlands East Valley's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Wildcats have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Yucaipa, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Redlands East Valley continue to outrun the ball?
Redlands East Valley suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Yucaipa in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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