The Gridley Bulldogs will challenge the Orland Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Gridley took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Orland, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Trojans on Tuesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Kaydenze Pruitt
| 05/13/25 vs Orland | 10 |
| 05/09/25 vs Live Oak | 5 |
| 05/01/25 @ Truckee | 6 |
Kaydenze Pruitt made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two triples, and three runs. What's more, she posted four RBI, the most she's had since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Delanie Cloyd, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Gridley pushed their record up to 16-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Orland, their victory bumped their record up to 14-7.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Gridley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .462. However, it's not like Orland struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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