Softball Preview: Mammoth Huskies vs. Kern Valley Broncs
After three games on the road, Mammoth is heading back home. They will take on the Kern Valley Broncs at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Mammoth is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Mammoth suffered a rough 11-2 defeat at the hands of Desert.
Meanwhile, Kern Valley put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 18-6 margin over Bishop Union. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Kern Valley considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Brooklynn Robertson was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Samantha Wyly was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
Mammoth dropped their record down to 1-8-1 with that loss, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Kern Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-6 record this season.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mammoth has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Kern Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mammoth suffered a grim 20-3 defeat to Kern Valley in their previous matchup back in March. Will Mammoth 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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