Elko is 1-9 against Fernley since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Elko Indians will stay at home for another game and welcome the Fernley Vaqueros at 11:00 a.m. The last three games Elko has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Wednesday, Elko faced Fernley in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Elko beat Fernley by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 5-4.
Taylor Hunton spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bryleigh Cervantes, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Amaja Meza, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Elko pushed their record up to 15-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Fernley, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-6.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Elko hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Fernley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.8. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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