Snowflake is 9-1 against Show Low since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Snowflake Lobos will be playing at home against the Show Low Cougars at 2:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Snowflake was not the first on the board last Tuesday, but they got there more often. Everything went their way against Payson as Snowflake made off with a 19-6 victory.
Snowflake got a massive performance out of Livi Schneider, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kloah Ulberg, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, everything went Show Low's way against Holbrook on Tuesday as Show Low made off with an 18-9 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Show Low.
Sydney Stahl was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 5.2 innings pitched. Stahl was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple.
In other batting news, Hailey Maennche was incredible, firing off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 5-for-5. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Avery Ervien was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Snowflake is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6-1 record this season. As for Show Low, their victory bumped their record up to 14-7.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Snowflake hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .456. However, it's not like Show Low struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Snowflake skirted past Show Low 12-10 when the teams last played two weeks ago. Does Snowflake have another victory up their sleeve, or will Show Low turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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