After two games on the road, Lone Pine is heading back home. They will take on the Tonopah Muckers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Wednesday, Lone Pine earned a 14-11 victory over Non Varsity Opponent.
Camila Martinez and Alina Berry did most of the damage at the plate: Martinez scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Berry scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Yesenia Alegre, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tonopah scored the most runs they've had all season to find success back in March. They were the clear victor by a 31-7 margin over Beaver Dam. The result was nothing new for Tonopah, who have now won four matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Liberty Deck, who scored six runs and stole five bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Macie Strozzi was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 4-for-6.
Lone Pine is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2-1 record this season. As for Tonopah, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-6.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lone Pine has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Tonopah struggles in that department as they've averaged .553. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Lone Pine's way against Tonopah when the teams last played back in March as Lone Pine made off with an 18-8 victory. Does Lone Pine have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tonopah turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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