Boulder City is a perfect 9-0 against Sports Leadership & Management since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Eagles will face off against the Bulls at 4:00 p.m. Boulder City will be looking to extend their current 16-game winning streak.
Boulder City is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over Pahrump Valley.
Payton Rogers
| 05/07/25 vs Pahrump Valley | 6 |
| 04/23/25 vs Pahrump Valley | 10 |
| 04/14/25 vs Sunrise Mountain | 7 |
| 04/09/25 vs Sports Leadership & Management | 10 |
| 04/04/25 @ Pahrump Valley | 11 |
| + 7 more games |
Payton Rogers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and seven unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Boulder City let Baylee Cook and Kylie Czubernat run wild. Cook went 1-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Czubernat went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Rhiley Beck was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Sports Leadership & Management hadn't done well against Moapa Valley recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Bulls came out on top against the Pirates by a score of 7-4. Seven seems to be a good number for the Bulls as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Sports Leadership & Management also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Nicole Carrasco gave up only one earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carmen Castro, who fired off two home runs, three RBI, and one double while going 4-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Naima Ralston, who went 4-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Sports Leadership & Management kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in five consecutive contests.
Boulder City's record now sits at 20-7. As for Sports Leadership & Management, their record is now 21-3.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Boulder City has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Sports Leadership & Management struggles in that department as they've averaged .657. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Boulder City skirted past Sports Leadership & Management 11-9 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
