Baseball Game Preview: Oasis Academy Bighorns vs. Silver Stage Nighthawks

Bighorns

Runs

03/28/25 vs Silver Stage	13
03/22/25 vs Battle Mountain	4
03/22/25 vs Battle Mountain	11
03/21/25 vs Battle Mountain	3
03/15/25 vs Sierra Lutheran	11
+ 5 more games

For the second straight game, Oasis Academy will face off against Silver Stage. Oasis Academy will face off against Silver Stage at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Oasis Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.

On Friday, Oasis Academy got the win against Silver Stage by a conclusive 13-3. The win continues a trend for the Bighorns in their matchups with the Nighthawks: they've now won six in a row.

Zachary Budner was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryder McNabb, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Kayden White was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.

Oasis Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Silver Stage only posted an OBP of .320.

Silver Stage dropped their record down to 5-6 with the loss, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Oasis Academy, their record is now 9-1.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Oasis Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Silver Stage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.