Softball Preview: Silver Fighting Colts vs. Bernalillo Spartans
Silver is 8-0 against Bernalillo since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Silver Fighting Colts will face off against the Bernalillo Spartans at 9:00 a.m. Silver is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last 18 games.
Silver is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They blew past Miyamura 11-0. Silver might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 17 matches by six runs or more this season.
Ariel Alvarado made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Alvarado has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Alvarado was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Brailyn Lopez was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Sophia Nemeth, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Bernalillo, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over Goddard on Friday.
Like Silver, Bernalillo also got a great game from a two-way player: Autumn Arriola. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Arriola was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Kylee Dineyazzie was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Silver pushed their record up to 22-5 with that win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Bernalillo, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Silver hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .413. However, it's not like Bernalillo struggles in that department as they've averaged .392. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Silver beat Bernalillo 5-1 in their previous meeting back in March. Does Silver have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bernalillo turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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