Fernley is 2-8 against Churchill County since May of 2024 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Vaqueros will square off against the Greenwave at 10:00 a.m. Fernley's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Churchill County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Fernley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 15-3 margin over Boulder City. The result was nothing new for the Vaqueros, who have now won 16 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Taylor Tollestrup
| 05/16/25 vs Boulder City | 3 |
| 05/16/25 vs Churchill County | 2 |
| 05/15/25 vs Boulder City | 2 |
| 05/10/25 vs Churchill County | 3 |
| 05/10/25 @ Churchill County | 3 |
| + 20 more games |
Taylor Tollestrup was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last 25 games she's played. Sara Moffett was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Churchill County faced Fernley in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Greenwave came out on top against the Vaqueros by a score of 6-2. The victory was familiar territory for the Greenwave, who have now won three contests in a row.
Janessa Bettencourt made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). Bettencourt was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddison Keller, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Fernley is on a roll lately: they've won 21 of their last 26 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 30-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Churchill County, their victory bumped their record up to 23-11.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fernley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Churchill County struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fernley came up short against Churchill County in their previous matchup on Friday, falling 6-2. Can the Vaqueros avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
