The Horseshoe Bend Mustangs will face off against the Garden Valley Wolverines at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Horseshoe Bend has given up an average of 14.4 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Horseshoe Bend lost 20-10 to Idaho City on Wednesday. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jocelyn Hailey stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Harper Kennedy, who went 4-for-2 with three RBI and one triple.
Meanwhile, Garden Valley came tearing into Wednesday's matchup with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured an 8-7 W against the Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolverines have posted since May 3, 2024.
Garden Valley's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.4 runs over those games. As for Horseshoe Bend, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Horseshoe Bend suffered a grim 23-16 defeat to Garden Valley in their previous meeting last Monday. Will the Mustangs 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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