Douglas is 10-0 against Reno since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Douglas Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Reno Huskies at 3:45 p.m. Douglas will be looking to keep their 13-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Douglas is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Reno (and have done all season long). Douglas never let Reno onto the board and left with a 21-0 victory on Tuesday. Douglas' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Talia Tretton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Tretton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 19 consecutive pitching appearances. Tretton was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddie Gooch, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-2. Annie Hill was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Douglas' win bumped their record up to 19-4. As for Reno, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Reno's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Douglas has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. It's a different story for Reno, though, as they've been averaging 12.3. Given Douglas' sizable advantage in that area, Reno will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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