The Gridley Bulldogs will face off against the West Valley Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gridley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Gridley took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They came out on top against Orland by a score of 7-3.
Kay Pruitt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Macie Nicolson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Serenity Rossiter was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, West Valley gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past Anderson 18-4. The win was nothing new for West Valley as they're now sitting on three straight.
Cadynce Gippner made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Gippner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gippner was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bentley Chaffin was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Addy Taylor, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Gridley now has a winning record of 10-9. As for West Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Gridley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like West Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .373. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gridley might still be hurting after the 6-0 defeat they got from West Valley in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Thankfully for Gridley, Cabria Childers (who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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