Sports Leadership & Management has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 2.94 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Pahrump Valley Trojans 11-10. This was a revenge game for the Bulls: when they faced off against the Trojans back in March, they had to take a 10-9 defeat.
Nicole Carrasco made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off nine hits. Carrasco was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Naima Ralston was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Zariah Newman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Bulls
| 04/11/25 vs Pahrump Valley | 11-10 |
| 04/04/25 vs Valley | 15-0 |
| 03/31/25 vs Sunrise Mountain | 0-0 |
| 03/27/25 vs Canyon Springs | 16-0 |
| 03/14/25 vs Del Sol | 11-7 |
| + 3 more games |
Sports Leadership & Management's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Pahrump Valley, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sports Leadership & Management will face off against Canyon Springs at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Pahrump Valley, they will challenge Needles at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight.
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