For the second straight game, Tonopah will face off against Pahranagat Valley. The Muckers will face off against the Panthers at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tonopah is coming into the match on a six-game losing streak.
Tonopah fell victim to Pahranagat Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 15-0.
For Pahranagat Valley's part, Hadee Walch made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Walch has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Lynda Hatch was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mylah Stout, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Pahranagat Valley pushed their record up to 18-8 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.2 runs over those games. As for Tonopah, their loss dropped their record down to 9-13.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tonopah has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .569. However, it's not like Pahranagat Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .577. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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