The Crismon Rattlers will square off against the Combs Coyotes at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Crismon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
Crismon fell victim to Eastmark and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Firebirds. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Rattlers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Sophia Salvidar made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles.
Meanwhile, Combs lost 19-4 to Poston Butte on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that the Coyotes have lost by exactly 15 runs.
Crismon's loss dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Combs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Combs' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Crismon has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11 hits per game. It's a different story for Combs, though, as they've been averaging 8.8 hits. Given Crismon's sizable advantage in that area, Combs will need to find a way to close that gap.
Crismon suffered a grim 25-10 defeat to Combs in their previous matchup back in February of 2023. Will Crismon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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