The Turlock Bulldogs are taking a road trip to take on the Orestimba Warriors at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Turlock has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Turlock lost 14-4 to Enochs on Tuesday. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Turlock saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Audrey Bailey, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and one double. That home run marked the first that Bailey launched this season.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Orestimba's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of Hughson by a score of 8-7.
Belany Martens was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Salece Machado, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Turlock's record is now 8-13. As for Orestimba, their record now sits at 6-9.
Turlock's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Bulldogs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Orestimba, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Turlock continue to outrun the ball?
Turlock came up short against Orestimba when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 7-4. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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