For the second straight game, Spring Creek will face off against Dayton. The Spartans will host the Dust Devils at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Spring Creek needed a bit of extra time to put away Dayton. They won by a run and slipped past the Dust Devils 7-6. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Dust Devils recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Karli Nichols
| 04/28/26 vs Dayton | 10 |
| 04/18/26 @ Elko | 5 |
| 04/17/26 @ Elko | 7 |
Karli Nichols spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jolene Landa and MaKenzie Morfin did most of the damage at the plate: Landa went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Morfin went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most RBI Landa has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Joclyn Wines, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Spring Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are 9-1-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Dayton has been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 14 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-13 record this season. As for Spring Creek, their victory bumped their record up to 10-17-1.
Dayton's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Spring Creek has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. It's a different story for Dayton, though, as they've been averaging 9.4 hits. Given Spring Creek's sizable advantage in that area, the Dust Devils will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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