The Sierra Stallions will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Sand Creek Scorpions at 4:00 p.m.
Sierra came up short against Elizabeth on Thursday, falling 17-1.
Sierra saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Baylee Adams, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Sand Creek made easy work of Florence on Saturday and carried off a 12-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Scorpions.
Sailor Livingston was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jaida Moody was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and a triple. Kayla Dempsey was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Sand Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Sierra has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. As for Sand Creek, their record is now 7-14.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sierra has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Sand Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sierra came out on top in a nail-biter against Sand Creek in their previous matchup back in September, sneaking past 4-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sierra since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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