Blue Ridge is 0-10 against Snowflake since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Yellow Jackets will be playing at home against the Lobos at 3:45 p.m. Blue Ridge has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Blue Ridge came up short against Winslow on Tuesday, falling 17-4.
Blue Ridge saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xyomara Navarro, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Another was Mackenzie Slaughter, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Snowflake made easy work of Alchesay on Tuesday and carried off a 23-4 win. Considering the Lobos have won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Snowflake got a massive performance out of Kashlynn Cantrell, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI Cantrell has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Graycee Skousen, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Snowflake's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-6. As for Blue Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to 6-17.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Blue Ridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like Snowflake struggles in that department as they've averaged .479. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Blue Ridge might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Snowflake in their previous matchup on April 1st. Will the Yellow Jackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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