For the second straight game, Snow Canyon will face off against Tooele. The Warriors will square off against the Buffaloes at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Snow Canyon has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 4.
Snow Canyon heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Friday. They came up short against Tooele, falling 18-5.
For Tooele's part, Jaelyn Woods looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Woods has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Nelson, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Culley, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
Tooele always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .650. They are 8-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Snow Canyon's loss dropped their record down to 9-17. As for Tooele, their record now sits at 11-13.
Saturday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Snow Canyon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like Tooele struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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