Softball Game Preview: Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage Rams vs. Virginia City Muckers

Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage hasn't had much luck against Virginia City recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage will square off against Virginia City at 2:30 p.m. Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage has given up an average of 22.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 17th straight game dating back to last season on Saturday. They lost 25-2 to Carlin.

Meanwhile, Virginia City hadn't done well against Coleville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Virginia City blew past Coleville 22-10. That looming 22-10 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Muckers yet this season.

Virginia City let Bity Lopez and Nanna Lopez run wild. Bity scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Nanna scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. What's more, Bity posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tesla Turley, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Virginia City was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .480. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .316 or higher in 13 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Virginia City, they now have a winning record of 5-4-1.

Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage might still be hurting after the 23-5 loss they got from Virginia City when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.