Battle Mountain is 0-3 against Meeker since September of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Battle Mountain Huskies will be playing in front of their home fans against the Meeker Cowboys at 3:00 p.m. Battle Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Battle Mountain's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Eagle Valley on Thursday. They came up short against the Devils, falling 15-0. Having soared to a lofty 27 runs in the game before, the Huskies' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Meeker came up short against Eagle Valley on Saturday and fell 18-14. The defeat continues a trend for the Cowboys in their matchups with the Devils: they've now lost three in a row.
Miah Wren and Miley Chism did some serious damage despite the final result: Wren scored a run and stole five bases while going 2-for-5, while Chism scored two runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. What's more, Chism also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Ashlynn Ducey, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Meeker didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with five strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eagle Valley only tossed a.
Battle Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Meeker, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-11.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Battle Mountain has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Meeker struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Battle Mountain might still be hurting after the 19-0 loss they got from Meeker in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Battle Mountain have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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