Softball Game Preview: Reno Huskies vs. Carson Senators

The Reno Huskies will venture away from home to challenge the Carson Senators at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Reno has given up an average of 15.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Reno is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Tuesday. They came up short against Bishop Manogue, falling 18-1. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Huskies couldn't push the score so high this time.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Carson). They blew past North Valleys 15-4 on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Senators in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won seven in a row.

Kellyn Moyle was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Brubaker, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Carson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.

Carson's record now sits at 2-3. As for Reno, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Reno hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like Carson struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Reno was able to grind out a solid victory over Carson in their previous meeting last Saturday, winning 17-12. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Huskies since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.