For the second straight game, Fernley will face off against Lowry. The Vaqueros will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the Buckaroos at 11:00 a.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Fernley 2.1, Lowry 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Fernley is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nevada's top teams: Lowry, who was ranked 15th at the time (Fernley was ranked 20th). The Vaqueros took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Buckaroos on Friday. The Vaqueros' defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
For Lowry's part, Makinley Hislop made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Hislop has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Maite Bengochea was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and one run. Fallon Fowler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
The victory made it two in a row for Lowry and bumps their season record up to 9-2. As for Fernley, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fernley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .556. However, it's not like Lowry struggles in that department as they've averaged .572. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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