Bighorns
| 04/18/25 vs North Tahoe | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Pershing County | 6 |
| 04/12/25 vs Pershing County | 9 |
| 04/09/25 @ Pershing County | 7 |
| 04/05/25 @ Yerington | 5 |
| + 14 more games |
For the second straight game, Oasis Academy will face off against North Tahoe. The Bighorns will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lakers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Oasis Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Oasis Academy's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when North Tahoe hitters got past them. The Bighorns came up short against the Lakers on Friday, falling 13-3. The Bighorns' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For North Tahoe's part, Peter Rusek spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Rusek has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Gray Ewing was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Noah Glickman, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI.
North Tahoe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
North Tahoe is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Oasis Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 15-4.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Oasis Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like North Tahoe struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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