Moapa Valley's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Pahranagat Valley Panthers. That's more bragging rights for Moapa Valley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Andie Woods made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Woods has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Woods was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emmy Cornwall, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Reynolds, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Pahranagat Valley's side, Roxi Hughes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Megan Hansen, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Moapa Valley has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season. As for Pahranagat Valley, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-7.
Moapa Valley will head out on the road to square off against Western at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Moapa Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season. As for Pahranagat Valley, they will be playing at home against Sandy Valley at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Pahranagat Valley is facing Sandy Valley at the right time seeing as Sandy Valley is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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