For the first time this season, Pyramid Lake will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Saturday. They will be playing at home against the Excel Christian Warriors at 10:00 a.m. Pyramid Lake has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Pyramid Lake came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Sierra Lutheran, falling 15-3.
Cash Hall
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Pyramid Lake saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cash Hall, who scored two runs and stole Four bases. while going 2-for-3. Hall is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least three every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Excel Christian had just enough and edged out Silver Stage 12-11 on Friday.
The team relied heavily on Grayson King, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Mark Doerfler was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Excel Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Silver Stage only posted a batting average of .250.
Pyramid Lake's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Excel Christian, they now have a winning record of 2-1-1.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pyramid Lake hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Excel Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .402. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pyramid Lake suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Excel Christian in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Pyramid Lake have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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