Reno has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Douglas Tigers at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither Reno nor Douglas posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
In Saturday's second game, Reno fell victim to a rough 16-2 loss at the hands of Damonte Ranch. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Reno has scored all season.
Reno saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashlee Suarez Garcia, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Douglas entered their tilt with Reed with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They skirted past the Raiders 2-1.
Talia Tretton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 18 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zora Simpson, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Annie Hill, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Reno has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Douglas, their win was their 19th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-4.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Reno hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like Douglas struggles in that department as they've averaged .351. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Reno might still be hurting after the 22-0 defeat they got from Douglas in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Reno, Dakota Till (who went 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs) 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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