Laughlin hasn't had much luck against Indian Springs recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Cougars will square off against the Thunderbirds at 2:00 p.m. Laughlin has given up an average of 17.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Laughlin is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Needles, falling 16-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Indian Springs, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in March. They put the hurt on Pahranagat Valley with a sharp 11-1 victory on Friday. That looming 11-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Thunderbirds yet this season.
Adam Groeblinghoff was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Indian Springs let Jacob Gourley and Carlos Aviles run wild. Gourley scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Aviles scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. Gourley has become a key player for Indian Springs: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Dane Trotter also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Indian Springs always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Indian Springs' win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.8 runs this season. As for Laughlin, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
Laughlin suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Indian Springs in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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