For the second straight game, Pershing County will face off against Silver Stage. The Mustangs will host the Nighthawks at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Pershing County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Pershing County came out on top against Silver Stage on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fourth inning. The Mustangs walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Nighthawks. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Nighthawks: they've now won six in a row.
Trenton Rhodes
| 04/11/26 vs Oasis Academy | 5 |
| 03/07/26 vs North Tahoe | 5 |
| 03/03/26 @ North Tahoe | 4 |
| 04/18/26 @ Yerington | 3 |
| 03/27/26 vs West Wendover | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
Trenton Rhodes was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). He is becoming a predictor of Pershing County's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 9-10 when he doesn't). Rhodes was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ayden Montes, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Colton Diaz, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Pershing County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Silver Stage only managed four.
Pershing County's victory bumped their record up to 16-10. As for Silver Stage, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-20.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pershing County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Silver Stage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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