It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Gridley had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Orland Trojans by a score of 8-4. The win was nothing new for the Bulldogs as they're now sitting on three straight.
Kaydenze Pruitt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Chevie Crislip was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Delanie Cloyd, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Gridley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 16-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Bulldogs
| 05/20/25 vs Orland | 8-4 |
| 05/13/25 vs Orland | 7-5 |
| 05/09/25 vs Live Oak | 12-2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Truckee | 24-5 |
| 04/30/25 vs Oroville | 13-2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Corning | 12-0 |
Gridley pushed their record up to 17-5 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Orland, their loss dropped their record down to 14-8.
Gridley and Orland are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Bulldogs will face off against Lassen at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Grizzlies will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Gridley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Orland, they will square off against West Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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