For the second straight game, Mt. Rainier will face off against Auburn. The Rams will welcome the Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Mt. Rainier's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They blew past Auburn 18-0. That looming 18-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rams yet this season.
Sydney Young was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Young was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Kendall Parker was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kadence Avila Petitt, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and two doubles.
Mt. Rainier always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Auburn only posted an OBP of .077.
With the victory, Mt. Rainier broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-5. As for Auburn, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Mt. Rainier has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Auburn struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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