Softball Game Preview: Carson Senators vs. Damonte Ranch Mustangs

Carson hasn't had much luck against Damonte Ranch recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Senators will look to defend their home field against the Mustangs at 3:45 p.m.

Carson is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nevada's top teams: Bishop Manogue, who was ranked seventh at the time (Carson was ranked 22nd). The Senators lost 10-0 to the Miners on Tuesday. The game marked the first time this year in which the Senators were not able to get on the board.

Meanwhile, Damonte Ranch came into Tuesday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over Spanish Springs on Tuesday.

Jocelyn Pimentel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Damonte Ranch saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Samantha Tapia, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Damonte Ranch's win bumped their record up to 6-15. As for Carson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-13-1.

Damonte Ranch's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Carson has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Damonte Ranch, though, as they've been averaging 9.7 hits. Given Carson's sizable advantage in that area, the Mustangs will need to find a way to close that gap.

Carson came up short against Damonte Ranch when the teams last played on April 8th, falling 13-9. Will the Senators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.