Walnut hasn't had much luck against Glendora recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mustangs will head out to take on the Tartans at 3:30 p.m. Walnut is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Walnut came into this matchup off a tough ten-run loss on Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Diamond Bar by a score of 2-0 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered against the Brahmas since April 12, 2023.
Aubrey Birtness spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits.
The home team had come away the winner the last six times Glendora and Bonita had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Tartans came up short against the Bearcats on Wednesday, falling 12-3. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Tartans, who until this matchup were averaging 2.4 runs allowed.
Siena Bobadilla was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Morgan Gonzalez, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Walnut's loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Glendora, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-2-2.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Walnut has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. However, it's not like Glendora struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.7 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Walnut might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Glendora when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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