Fernley is 9-1 against Spring Creek since May of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Vaqueros will welcome the Spartans at 3:00 p.m. Fernley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
Fernley is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nevada's top teams: Elko, who was ranked 22nd at the time (Fernley was ranked 16th). The Vaqueros took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians on Saturday. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Vaqueros, who until this matchup were averaging 3.29 runs allowed.
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Taylor Tollestrup was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Ximena Rodriguez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
The scorekeeper got an easy start on Saturday as neither Spring Creek nor Lowry made it on the board until the sixth inning. The Spartans fell 5-1 to the Buckaroos. The Spartans' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Karli Nichols spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Spring Creek saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was MaKenzie Morfin, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Fernley's defeat dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Spring Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fernley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .400. However, it's not like Spring Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .426. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Fernley's way against Spring Creek when the teams last played back in April of 2025, as Fernley made off with a 14-1 victory. Will the Vaqueros repeat their success, or do the Spartans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
