Softball Preview: Silver Stage Nighthawks vs. Oasis Academy Bighorns
The Silver Stage Nighthawks will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Oasis Academy Bighorns, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Silver Stage knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Oasis Academy likes a good challenge.
Silver Stage lost 36-19 to Pershing County on Tuesday. Silver Stage has not had much luck with Pershing County recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Vivian Booth led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Maddie Markus was another key contributor, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Oasis Academy came tearing into Saturday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Wolverines a 1-0 shutout.
Taylynn Maynez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Maynez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Maynez was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylin Guthrie, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
Silver Stage's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Oasis Academy, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Silver Stage has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Oasis Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 13.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Silver Stage might still be hurting after the 17-0 loss they got from Oasis Academy in their previous meeting back in March. Will Silver Stage have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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