Damonte Ranch hasn't had much luck against Spanish Springs recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Mustangs will be playing at home against the Cougars at 3:45 p.m. Damonte Ranch has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Damonte Ranch is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Monday. They came up short against Bishop Manogue, falling 13-3.
Olivia Mares made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Spanish Springs entered their tilt with Reno on Monday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Huskies a 16-0 shutout. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 contests by six runs or more this season.
Chloe Schuler looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Charli York, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kacyn Gifford, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and three RBI.
Spanish Springs kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in ten consecutive games.
Spanish Springs' win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-7-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Damonte Ranch, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-15.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Damonte Ranch hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Spanish Springs struggles in that department as they've averaged .391. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Damonte Ranch might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Spanish Springs in their previous matchup on April 10th. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
