Coleville hasn't had much luck against Smith Valley recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The two teams will meet in a dog eat dog contest at 3:00 p.m.
Coleville is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They lost 20-4 to Excel Christian.
Andrew Watson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Even though they lost, Coleville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Smith Valley got the win against Pyramid Lake on Friday by a conclusive 18-4. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Lakers: they've now won nine in a row.
Wyatt Wulfing and Gaston Rodriguez did most of the damage at the plate: Wulfing went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double, while Rodriguez scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Rodriguez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Lommori, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 2-for-4.
Smith Valley's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Coleville, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Coleville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Smith Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .562. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Coleville suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Smith Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Coleville avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
