Gardena is 0-10 against San Pedro since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Pirates at 3:15 p.m. Gardena has given up an average of 21.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gardena fell victim to Carson and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 29-0 to the Colts. The Panthers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, San Pedro waltzed into their game on Monday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They came out on top against the Pilots by a score of 8-3.
Caroline Baker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kaitlyn Borges and Brianna Rodela did most of the damage at the plate: Borges scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Rodela went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one run. That's the most runs Borges has posted since back in April of 2024. Breya Ventura was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: San Pedro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive matchups.
San Pedro pushed their record up to 10-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Gardena, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Gardena might still be hurting after the 20-2 defeat they got from San Pedro in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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