Beaver Dam hasn't had much luck against Pahranagat Valley recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Diamondback will venture away from home to challenge the Panthers at 1:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Beaver Dam took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Mountain View Christian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Diamondback narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Saints 30-29. The Diamondback's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Crissy Medina
| 04/18/25 vs Mountain View Christian | 5 |
| 04/04/25 vs Indian Springs | 3 |
| 04/12/25 @ Tonopah | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Beatty | 2 |
| 03/08/25 vs Milford | 2 |
Beaver Dam let Crissy Medina and Madison Garcia run wild. Medina went 5-for-7 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Garcia fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while getting on base in five of her eight plate appearances. Those five hits gave Medina a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Breanna Yazzie, who got on base in three of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, five runs, and one RBI.
Beaver Dam always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .701. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Pahranagat Valley had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16 runs) and they went ahead and made it six last Friday. They never let the Hornets get on the board and left with an 18-0 victory. Considering the Panthers have won 11 matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Hadee Walch made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
In other batting news, Shada Spencer was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Paisley McVey also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Beaver Dam moved to 3-15 with that win, which also ended their nine-game losing streak. As for Pahranagat Valley, their record is now 12-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Beaver Dam has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pahranagat Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Beaver Dam suffered a grim 21-5 defeat to Pahranagat Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Diamondback avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
