Dougherty Valley hasn't had much luck against Dublin recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Wildcats will welcome the Gaels at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Dougherty Valley is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 12-2 to Livermore.
Dougherty Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Laura Osborn, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Dublin couldn't beat California on Tuesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Gaels came up short against the Grizzlies, falling 18-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Gaels have suffered against the Grizzlies since April 25, 2017.
Sarah Bull made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Caitlyn Carr was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Dublin's defeat was their seventh straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Dougherty Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
Dublin's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Dougherty Valley has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.6 hits per game. It's a different story for Dublin, though, as they've been averaging 11.4 hits. Given Dougherty Valley's sizable advantage in that area, the Gaels will need to find a way to close that gap.
Dougherty Valley suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Dublin in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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