Sutter is 3-0 against Twelve Bridges since May of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Sutter Huskies will head out on the road to face off against the Twelve Bridges Raging Rhinos at 4:00 p.m. Sutter will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Sutter can now show off 17 landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Marysville with a sharp 13-1 victory.
Olivia Bauer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Bauer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Bauer was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Rylee Gillespie was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Grace Diaz, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Twelve Bridges came up short against Bear River on Tuesday and fell 8-3.
Kelsey Kurland was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Sutter's win was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-0. As for Twelve Bridges, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sutter has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .580. However, it's not like Twelve Bridges struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Sutter's way against Twelve Bridges in their previous matchup back in April as Sutter made off with a 9-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sutter since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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