Softball Game Preview: Tooele Buffaloes vs. Snow Canyon Warriors

For the second straight game, Tooele will face off against Snow Canyon. The Buffaloes will challenge the Warriors at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tooele is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.

Tooele is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Everything went their way against Snow Canyon as they made off with an 18-5 victory. The Buffaloes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by eight runs or more this season.

Jaelyn Woods looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.

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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Nelson, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and four RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Lyric Nelson, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.

Tooele hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 7-2 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Snow Canyon is on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-17. As for Tooele, their win bumped their record up to 11-13.

Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tooele has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. However, it's not like Snow Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. 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.