Softball Preview: Bloomfield Bobcats vs. Silver Fighting Colts
Bloomfield is 0-9 against Silver since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Bloomfield Bobcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Silver Fighting Colts at 11:00 a.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bloomfield put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They never let Shiprock onto the board and left with a 12-0 win. While fans of Bloomfield might be used to big wins, the 12-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Nevaeh Garcia tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Elysse Smith-Oliver was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Harley RIghtmire, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Silver faced Cobre in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Silver came out on top against Cobre by a score of 6-1. The win was familiar territory for Silver who now have five in a row.
The team relied heavily on Maria Ruelaz, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Larissa Rueda was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
The victory got Bloomfield back to even at 8-8. As for Silver, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-5.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Bloomfield has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Silver struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.5. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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