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| 05/04/24 - Away | 9-10 L |
| 05/04/24 - Away | 10-17 L |
| 05/06/23 - Home | 4-19 L |
| 05/06/23 - Home | 18-3 W |
| 05/07/22 - Away | 17-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Damonte Ranch and Galena are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2019, but likely not for long. The Mustangs will host the Grizzlies at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Damonte Ranch will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Damonte Ranch is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nevada's top teams: Carson, who was ranked 22nd at the time (Damonte Ranch was ranked 24th). The Mustangs won by a run and slipped past the Senators 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since April 6, 2024.
Madison Glass was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Olivia Mares was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Damonte Ranch kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Galena hadn't done well against Bishop Manogue recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Grizzlies came out on top against the Miners by a score of 6-2. The game was the first time the Grizzlies have beaten the Miners on their field since May 11, 2023.
Ava Greene spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Galena let Emery Snyder and Jolina Phillips run wild. Snyder went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run, while Phillips went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Galena's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-19-1. As for Damonte Ranch, their victory ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-15.
Damonte Ranch's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's contest. The Mustangs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Galena, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Damonte Ranch continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
