Guajome Park Academy is 0-3 against Bishop since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Guajome Park Academy Frogs will be playing at home against the Bishop's Knights at 3:00 p.m. Guajome Park Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Guajome Park Academy is is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They lost 21-11 to Orange Glen.
Betzi Aguilar was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. Maili Virostko was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Bishop's entered their tilt with Francis Parker with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They skirted past the Lancers 9-8.
Sydney Mafong spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jayla Stafford was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. She hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucy Wagner, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Guajome Park Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Bishop's, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-5.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Guajome Park Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like Bishop's struggles in that department as they've averaged .511. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Guajome Park Academy suffered a grim 23-2 defeat to Bishop's in their previous matchup back in April. Will Guajome Park Academy 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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