The Pahranagat Valley Panthers will face off against the Pyramid Lake Lakers at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pahranagat Valley is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games.
Pahranagat Valley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Round Mountain a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won 19 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Alivia Walch was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Shada Spencer, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs.
Meanwhile, Pyramid Lake came up short against Wells on Saturday and fell 7-4. The Lakers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Janae Dunn was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Samantha Nakai was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Pyramid Lake's loss dropped their record down to 16-8. As for Pahranagat Valley, their win bumped their record up to 21-8.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pahranagat Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .545. However, it's not like Pyramid Lake struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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