Softball Preview: Mammoth Huskies vs. Immanuel Christian Crusaders
Mammoth is 2-8 against Immanuel Christian since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Mammoth Huskies will look to defend their home field against the Immanuel Christian Crusaders at 3:15 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
While Mammoth scored more runs than they have all season, the final result was a bit underwhelming. They and Lone Pine finished up on equal footing with a 26-26 tie.
Meanwhile, Immanuel Christian came tearing into Monday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Tornadoes as they made off with a 12-4 victory. Immanuel Christian might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Abigail Barham was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off only one hit. Barham has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Barham was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Katheryn Galvez was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sydney Loughlin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
As for Mammoth, they moved theirs to 1-3-1. As for Immanuel Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 5-4 record this season.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mammoth has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. However, it's not like Immanuel Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .523. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mammoth suffered a grim 21-3 defeat to Immanuel Christian when the teams last played back in March of 2023. 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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