For the second straight game, Lake Havasu will face off against Willow Canyon. The Knights will square off against the Wildcats at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Havasu has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Lake Havasu's offense. They lost 15-0 to Willow Canyon on Tuesday. The Knights have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
For Willow Canyon's part, Easton Spriggs was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Spriggs has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Willow Canyon got a massive performance out of Mataya Olson, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Olson has posted since back in March. Liberty James was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Willow Canyon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lake Havasu only posted an OBP of .000.
Willow Canyon is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 14-7-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Lake Havasu, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lake Havasu hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Willow Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .363. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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