For the second straight game, Reed will face off against Damonte Ranch. The Raiders will take on the Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Reed is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Reed is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nevada's top teams: Damonte Ranch, who was ranked 20th at the time (Reed was ranked sixth). The Raiders fell 8-5 to the Mustangs on Saturday. The Raiders' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Damonte Ranch's part, Angie Gomez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Samantha Tapia was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Reese Matter, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Damonte Ranch always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .523. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Reed only posted an OBP of .290.
The win made it two in a row for Damonte Ranch and bumps their season record up to 9-11. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Reed, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-8.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Reed hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .403. However, it's not like Damonte Ranch struggles in that department as they've averaged .389. 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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