Mt. Diablo hasn't had much luck against Concord recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Red Devils will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bears at 4:30 p.m. Mt. Diablo has given up an average of 17.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mt. Diablo lost 22-7 to Campolindo on Thursday.
Ashley Cornejo was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Mia Rivera, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Concord fell victim to Miramonte and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Matadors. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Bears' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Kendal Schaefer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Mt. Diablo's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Concord, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Mt. Diablo has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Concord struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Mt. Diablo might still be hurting after the 16-6 defeat they got from Concord in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Can the Red Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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