Softball Preview: West Wendover Wolverines vs. Oasis Academy Bighorns
West Wendover has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Oasis Academy Bighorns at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. West Wendover is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, West Wendover suffered a rough 14-3 defeat at the hands of Battle Mountain. West Wendover has not had much luck with Battle Mountain recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Destiny Gonzales made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Graci Rivera was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Oasis Academy stacked a 12th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Saturday. They blew past North Tahoe 20-2. The win was familiar territory for Oasis Academy who now have three in a row.
Emma Lewis was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last nine games she's played. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Bryant, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
West Wendover's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Oasis Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 16-5.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Wendover has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Oasis Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .611. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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