For the second straight game, North Canyon will face off against Youngker. The Rattlers will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Roughriders at 6:00 p.m. North Canyon is on a seven-game streak of home losses, and Youngker a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck.
North Canyon lost 16-6 to Youngker on Tuesday.
For Youngker's part, Ari Arreola was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Arreola was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Samantha Salgado Beltran was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Anamarie Rodriguez, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Youngker hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
North Canyon's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Youngker, they moved to 3-12 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
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