The Calvary Chapel Grizzlies will venture away from home to take on the Bell Gardens Lancers at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Calvary Chapel has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Calvary Chapel lost 16-6 to Western on Tuesday. The Grizzlies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Bell Gardens posted their closest win since April 19, 2024 on Tuesday. They skirted past Glendale 8-6. The victory was familiar territory for the Lancers, who have now won three matches in a row.
Gabriella Alvarado made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off 11 hits. Alvarado was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Meza, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double. Breanna Garay was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Bell Gardens kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 4-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Calvary Chapel's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Bell Gardens, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Calvary Chapel might still be hurting after the 27-7 loss they got from Bell Gardens in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can Calvary Chapel avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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