Silver Stage had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 0-10 to make it 12. They lost 22-6 to the Incline Highlanders. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Highlanders this season, with their most recent defeat being a 30-15 loss on Saturday.
Leah Tripp made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. Amy Welch was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Incline, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.2 runs over those games.
On Incline's side, Penny Nelson was excellent, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with one triple and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Silver Stage will challenge Sierra Lutheran at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Nighthawks will need to watch out since the Falcons have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups. As for Incline, they will face off against North Tahoe at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lakers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.25 runs per game on average), something the Highlanders will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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