Leland lost a heartbreaker to Willow Glen when they met back in March of 2023, and they left with a heavy heart again on Wednesday. The Leland Chargers lost 11-4 to the Willow Glen Rams. Leland has not had much luck with Willow Glen recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Hannah Ames made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily O'Hanneson, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
On Willow Glen's side, Catalina Medina made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Medina has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Medina was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Willow Glen let Sienna Wilson and Lea Crawford loose on the outfield. Wilson went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Crawford scored a run while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cianna Miranda, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Leland's defeat dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Willow Glen, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leland will take on Gilroy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Gilroy is coming into the contest with four straight victories on the road, so Leland will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Willow Glen, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Branham at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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