For the second straight game, Spanish Springs will face off against Reed. The Cougars will take on the Raiders at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Spanish Springs' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Reed's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Spanish Springs is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nevada's top teams: Reed, who was ranked sixth at the time (Spanish Springs was ranked third). The Cougars fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 13-12 on Thursday. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Cougars, who until this contest were averaging three runs allowed.
For Reed's part, they let Britney Taelour and Breanna Staats run wild. Taelour went 4-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one double, while Staats went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Staats has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Adrianna Allen, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
Reed hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups.
Reed is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 16 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Spanish Springs, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 25-4 record.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Spanish Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like Reed struggles in that department as they've averaged .485. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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