The Nevada Union Miners will face off against the Yuba City Honkers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Nevada Union has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Nevada Union is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Roseville, falling 17-6.
Meanwhile, Yuba City was not the first on the board on Thursday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victors by a 13-6 margin over Del Campo.
Maddison Stead made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Stead was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tori Hernandez, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Alexia Alvarez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Yuba City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Del Campo only managed seven hits.
Nevada Union's loss dropped their record down to 3-17-1. As for Yuba City, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 16-7-1.
Nevada Union might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Yuba City when the teams last played back in April. Will the Miners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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