The Snowflake Lobos will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Page Sand Devils at 2:30 a.m. Snowflake is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.6 runs per game this season.
Snowflake had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Bulldogs.
Kashlynn Cantrell spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits.
On the hitting side, Graycee Skousen was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Brynlee Bryant, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Page unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of Bourgade Catholic by a score of 5-3. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Page in their matchups with Bourgade Catholic: they've now lost three in a row.
Kylee Sam was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. Kayomi June was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Snowflake is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3-1 record this season. As for Page, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Snowflake has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .538. However, it's not like Page struggles in that department as they've averaged .580. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Snowflake suffered a grim 13-7 defeat to Page when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Thankfully for Snowflake, Grace Jump (who didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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