Softball Preview: Silas Rams vs. Bonney Lake Panthers
Silas is 0-10 against Bonney Lake since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Silas Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bonney Lake Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bonney Lake is hoping to do on Thursday what Mount Tahoma couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Silas' winning streak, which now stands at six games. Silas was the clear victor by an 18-3 margin over Mount Tahoma.
Natalie Medalia made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. Medalia has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Medalia was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Silas let Kaydence Griffith and Joleen Libhart loose on the outfield. Griffith scored five runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Libhart got on base in three of her five plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and a double. Libhart has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. Cailey Howell was another key contributor, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Bonney Lake put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Stadium with a sharp 14-4 victory.
Laina Baker was incredible, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Jess Eaton, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Silas has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. As for Bonney Lake, their win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-0.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Silas hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Bonney Lake struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Silas might still be hurting after the 19-6 defeat they got from Bonney Lake in their previous meeting back in April. Will Silas 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.
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