The Mojave Rattlers will square off against the Valley Vikings at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Valley took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Mojave, who comes in off a win.
Mojave made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Durango, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Mojave never let Durango get on the board and left with a 16-0 win last Friday. The Rattlers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emiko-Lin Kalani made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Those hits were her first of the season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Jadin Broadnax
| 03/14/25 vs Durango | 2 |
| 03/05/25 @ Doral Academy Red Rock | 1 |
| 04/08/24 vs Chaparral | 1 |
| 03/28/24 vs Eldorado | 1 |
In other batting news, Mojave got a massive performance out of Jadin Broadnax, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave Broadnax a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Tayla Printis, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Mojave always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .609. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 16-0 to Virgin Valley.
Mojave's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mojave has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .496. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mojave took their win against Valley in their previous meeting back in March of 2022 by a conclusive 37-17. Does Mojave have another victory up their sleeve, or will Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
