For the second straight game, Willow Canyon will face off against Lake Havasu. The Wildcats will welcome the Knights at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Willow Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Willow Canyon was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Lake Havasu on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitcher stepped up to hand the Knights a 15-0 shutout. The Wildcats have beaten the Knights the last six times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Knights has come to flipping the script.
Easton Spriggs was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Mataya Olson was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Liberty James was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Willow Canyon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lake Havasu only posted an OBP of .000.
Lake Havasu is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-10. As for Willow Canyon, their victory bumped their record up to 14-7-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Willow Canyon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Lake Havasu struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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