Softball Preview: Boulder Creek Jaguars vs. Sunnyslope Vikings
The Boulder Creek Jaguars will head out on the road to take on the Sunnyslope Vikings at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Boulder Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
On Monday, it was a hard-fought match, but Boulder Creek had to settle for a 5-4 loss against Pinnacle.
Miranda McCoy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Sunnyslope can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over Liberty. The win was just what Sunnyslope needed coming off of a 23-6 defeat in their prior matchup.
Sam Hyde was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan McMahon, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Boulder Creek has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season. As for Sunnyslope, their victory bumped their record up to 7-8.
Boulder Creek's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. Boulder Creek has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Sunnyslope, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Boulder Creek continue to outrun the ball?
Boulder Creek suffered a grim 15-3 defeat to Sunnyslope in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Boulder Creek avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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