Redlands Adventist Academy is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Thursday. They will take on the Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals at 3:00 p.m. Redlands Adventist Academy has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Redlands Adventist Academy is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They took a 17-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of Loma Linda Academy.
Meanwhile, Mesa Grande Academy got the win against Public Safety Academy back in March by a conclusive 25-13. The win continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Phoenix: they've now won eight in a row.
Melody Bender made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Bender was even better at the plate, going a perfect 6-for-6 with three stolen bases, five runs, and seven RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Mesa Grande Academy got a massive performance out of Esther Koahou, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brityn Chase, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Mesa Grande Academy's record is now 2-0. As for Redlands Adventist Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Redlands Adventist Academy suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Mesa Grande Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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