
Trailblazers
03/26/25 @ Desert Pines | 19 |
03/24/25 vs Pinecrest Academy Cadence | 31 |
03/14/25 @ Mojave | 0 |
03/13/25 @ Cimarron-Memorial | 7 |
03/03/25 vs Las Vegas | 14 |
Durango is 7-2 against Spring Valley since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. Durango will welcome Spring Valley at 3:30 p.m. Durango is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14.2 runs per game this season.
Durango's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They blew past Desert Pines 19-0. The Trailblazers haven't had any issues with the Jaguars recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Alexia Carey made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She also tossed two walks, marking her first of the season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leiah Biscocho, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Peyton McCullough, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three games, Spring Valley finally came back down to earth on Tuesday. They came up short against Foothill, falling 14-2. The Grizzlies' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Lila Spada was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI. Aubree Holcombe was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
The victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-3. As for Spring Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Durango has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .619. However, it's not like Spring Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .537. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Durango might still be hurting after the 17-0 defeat they got from Spring Valley in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Durango 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.