It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Fernley had no problem doing just that on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Elko Indians 8-7. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Taylor Tollestrup
| 05/09/25 vs Elko | 3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Lowry | 2 |
| 05/08/25 vs South Tahoe | 2 |
| 05/03/25 vs Hug | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Elko | 3 |
| + 13 more games |
The team relied heavily on Taylor Tollestrup, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. She has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last 18 times she's played. Hunter Lyle was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Fernley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elko only posted an OBP of .371.
Fernley pushed their record up to 25-9 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Elko, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-17 record this season.
Fernley has already played their next matchup, a 20-4 win against North Valleys on the 9th. Elko does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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