Snowflake is 10-0 against Show Low since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Snowflake Lobos will head out on the road to challenge the Show Low Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Snowflake knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past 12 games -- so hopefully Show Low likes a good challenge.
Snowflake can now show off 16 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 18-0 margin over Blue Ridge.
Livi Schneider was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Mikelle Abbott, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Show Low was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 10-5 to Joseph City.
Sydney Stahl put in work while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Stahl has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Stahl was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Avery Ervien was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Gracie Unphress was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Show Low was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Joseph City didn't hit any.
Snowflake pushed their record up to 20-6-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Show Low, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-12.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Snowflake has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .525. However, it's not like Show Low struggles in that department as they've averaged .493. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Snowflake's way against Show Low when the teams last played last Thursday as Snowflake made off with a 14-8 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Unphress, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Snowflake still be able to contain Unphress? There's only one way to find out.
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