Page has gone 8-2 against Window Rock recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. Page will face off against Window Rock at 11:00 a.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Page turned things around against Tuba City on Wednesday. They blew past the Warriors 22-5.
Leah Bigthumb made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those zero hits allowed gave her a new career-low. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
Traidyn Sutherland
| 03/26/25 @ Tuba City | 6 |
| 04/20/24 vs Chinle | 2 |
| 04/04/24 vs Chinle | 2 |
| 04/27/24 @ Bourgade Catholic | 1 |
| 04/17/24 @ Dixie | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Traidyn Sutherland, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and four runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Shanelle Tallsalt was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Page always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .721. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Window Rock had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They walked away with an 11-8 victory over the Cougars.
Ryleigh Owens was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Paisley Begay, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base.
The win got Page back to even at 7-7. As for Window Rock, their record now sits at 6-4.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Page has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Window Rock struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Page took their victory against Window Rock in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 19-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Page since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
