Virginia City is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Coleville is on a ten-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Virginia City Muckers will take on the Coleville Wolves at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Virginia City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.7 runs per game this season.
Virginia City lost 18-8 to Wells on Saturday.
Jensyn Harol was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Tesla Turley, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Coleville can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent game last Tuesday. Everything went their way against Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage as Coleville made off with a 43-24 win. Coleville's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaelyn Lange was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Lange has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lange was even better at the plate, firing off four home runs and nine RBI while going 4-for-6.
In other batting news, Coleville let Stephanie Gutierrez and Emma Harshman loose on the outfield. Gutierrez scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances, while Harshman scored six runs and stole four bases while getting on base in six of her seven plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Madi Gridley, who scored six runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances.
Virginia City's defeat dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Coleville, their victory bumped their record up to 10-3.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Virginia City has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .563. However, it's not like Coleville struggles in that department as they've averaged .599. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Virginia City skirted past Coleville 9-8 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Does Virginia City have another victory up their sleeve, or will Coleville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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