Softball Preview: Show Low Cougars vs. Snowflake Lobos
Show Low is 1-9 against Snowflake since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Show Low Cougars will head out on the road to take on the Snowflake Lobos at 2:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, everything went Show Low's way against Holbrook as Show Low made off with an 18-9 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Show Low.
Sydney Stahl was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 5.2 innings pitched. Stahl was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hailey Maennche, who fired off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 5-for-5. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Avery Ervien, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Snowflake was not the first on the board last Tuesday, but they got there more often. Everything went their way against Payson as Snowflake made off with a 19-6 win.
Livi Schneider was a standout: she fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-5. Kloah Ulberg was another key contributor, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-4.
Show Low has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for Snowflake, their record is now 15-6-1.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Show Low has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .511. However, it's not like Snowflake struggles in that department as they've averaged .531. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Show Low couldn't quite finish off Snowflake in their previous meeting two weeks ago and fell 12-10. Can Show Low avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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